Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Worcester, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Worcester, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Worcester, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America by month

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January

January in Worcester can be extremely cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Worcester is freezing. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Worcester is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Worcester is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May for Worcester is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June for Worcester is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Worcester during July, you may notice that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

Traveling to Worcester in August, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Worcester during September, you may find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Worcester during October, you might find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Worcester is brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Worcester is frigid. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Worcester Art Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Worcester.

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