The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Boston brings pleasant temperatures (28°C) and long sunny days (8.9h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
August is the best month of the year in Boston. Compared to July: 5 pts fewer rainy days, −0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
13.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 39
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Is August the right month?
August is actually the best month of the year in Boston. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · USA
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 30%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Boston ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
USATemperate oceanic climate with a 8.8 → 1.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
42.36°N · 71.06°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Boston?
August is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 25.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Boston get in August?
Boston averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Boston?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Boston in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Boston good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Boston scores 3.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Boston?
December is the most difficult month to visit Boston, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Boston in August?
In August, the sea averages 19°C in Boston: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Boston in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Boston (high), with about 13.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.