Weather in Boston

Best time to visit

Modern Boston is very much a microcosm of New England. It has the typical east coast climate of hot, humid summers and freezing, snowy winters.

Spring (March to May) is a great time to visit Boston, as temperatures are generally mild: between 5°C (41°F) and 23°C (73°F). However, frequent fog can cause it to feel quite chilly. Since temperatures can fluctuate throughout the day, wearing layers is key.

Summer (June to August) sees average highs of around 29°C (84°F) but frequent thunderstorms, causing humidity.

Autumn (September to November) sees the white church steeples of the suburbs create a stunning contrast to the turning colours of the surrounding trees. Temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) to 7°C (44°F) throughout the season.

Winter (December to February) typically brings heavy snowfall, turning the city into a magical winter wonderland despite the freezing weather.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
1
3
°C
0mm
2
w
78%
1,022mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
1
6
°C
0.2mm
5
sw
73%
1,017mb
Good
Tue
Mist
Mist
2
0
°C
0.2mm
3
nnw
94%
1,010mb
Moderate
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
1
9
°C
0.2mm
7
w
60%
1,014mb
Good
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
1
9
°C
0.2mm
12
nw
49%
1,017mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
1
6
°C
0mm
2
w
54%
1,026mb
Good
Sat
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0.3mm
7
sw
65%
1,023mb
Good
Sun
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
9
°C
0mm
8
sw
61%
1,016mb
Moderate
Mon
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
2
2
°C
0mm
16
wsw
60%
1,005mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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