Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Boston for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-5 °C to 28 °C
2 °C to 19 °C
2.83 – 3.9 in (7 – 12 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Boston: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 2.1 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 4 °C Water max. 2 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 8 °C Water max. 3.2 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 13 °C Water max. 7.4 °C | MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C Water max. 12.4 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Boston |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Boston | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Boston | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Boston | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 13.2 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 11 °C Water max. 9.4 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 5 °C Water max. 4.3 °C |
Climate Chart Boston
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Boston
In the following, you will find the climate table for Boston, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 2° | 4° | 8° | 13° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 23° | 17° | 11° | 5° |
| Night Temperature | -5° | -4° | -0° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 4° | -3° |
| Water Temperature | 2° | 2° | 3° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 4° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 3.58 | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.9 | 3.46 | 3.5 | 3.23 | 3.7 | 2.83 | 3.31 | 3.78 | 2.91 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 11.1 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (23.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (-1.4 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 19 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July, August, and September
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 41.57 inch on 109 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Boston’s Freedom Trail Walk Into History® Tour
Tours
from 14 $ »
Walk through history along the Boston Freedom Trail’s famous red line to experience some of the most seminal landmarks of America’s revolutionary founding. Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers to and from Faneuil Hall and Boston Common.
Whale Watching Cruise from Boston
Cruises & Boat Tours
from 57 $ »
Join this 3-hour cruise for the opportunity to spot whales off the coast of Boston. See these magnificent creatures close-up from the deck of your ship. Spot Humpback and Finback whales and see White Sided Dolphins frolicking in the waters.
Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous
Tours
from 50 $ »
Climb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city.
More attractions
Boston: New England Aquarium Entry Ticket | Boston: Old Town Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour | Boston: Hop-On, Hop-Off Trolley 1-Day Ticket | Boston Sunset Cruise | Boston Tea Party: Ships & Museum Interactive Tour | Go Boston Pass: Save up to 55% on Top Attractions | Historic Pub Crawl Tour along the Freedom Trail |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Boston
overcast clouds, 21.9 °CClouds: 90 % Wind: 7 mph S
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 83 %
Air Pressure: 1016 hPa Humidity: 83 %
Last updated: 28th Sep 2020, 02:05 am
The next days …
| 28th Sep 2020 | 29th Sep 2020 | 30th Sep 2020 | 1st Oct 2020 | 2nd Oct 2020 | 3rd Oct 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 21 °C to 27 °C |  20 °C to 25 °C | 20 °C to 23 °C | 15 °C to 22 °C | 12 °C to 16 °C |  11 °C to 19 °C |
| 21 °C to 27 °C | 20 °C to 25 °C | 20 °C to 23 °C | 15 °C to 22 °C | 12 °C to 16 °C | 11 °C to 19 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 56 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 79 % | Clouds: 96 % | Clouds: 0 % |
| No Precipitation | 0.11 in of rain | 0.59 in of rain | 1.64 in of rain | 0.24 in of rain | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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USA: Regions
Boston is part of the holiday destination USA. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:USA | Las Vegas | California | Florida | Southern United States | New York | Grand Canyon | Chicago | Alaska | Hawaii | Miami | Key West | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Washington D.C. | Seattle | San Diego | Orlando | New Orleans | Fort Myers |
Hottest Month
July: 28 °C
Day Temperature
July: 28 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: -5 °C
Night Temperature
January: -5 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
April: 3.9 in
Rain
April: 3.9 inRain
Driest Month
September: 2.83 in
Rain
September: 2.83 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 19 °C
Water Temperature
August: 19 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
July: 9.8 hours/day
Sunshine
July: 9.8 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Boston: 2.5-Hour City View Bike Tour
Tours
from 57 $ »
Cape Cod Fast Ferry from Boston: One-Way or Round Trip
Tours
from 93 $ »
Boston: Downtown Harbor Sailing Cruise
Tours
from 50 $ »
Distances to Boston
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 3270 mi | 190 mi | 2600 mi |
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