Boston, USAQuick decision
When to visit Boston?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–82°F in August
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
December (34%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Freedom TrailApril–October — 4 km of American history, 16 sites.
Fall FoliageOctober — New England, spectacular colours.
SeafoodYear-round — clam chowder, lobster roll and Legal Sea Foods.
Harvard & MITYear-round — campuses, bookshops and Cambridge district.
Monthly climate data
Boston weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 23°F | 37°F | 32% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 25°F | 39°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 30°F | 46°F | 35% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 39°F | 55°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 77°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 66°F | 84°F | 39% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 82°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 59°F | 73°F | 31% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 63°F | 32% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 36°F | 50°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 27°F | 41°F | 34% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 13°F, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 37% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°F, 31% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°F, 34% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 4.1/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 34% rainy days and 28°F.
December is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.1/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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