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Boston in February
what's the weather like?

Tough conditions in February. Consider August if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 42.36°N 71.06°W
39°FMax temperature
35%Rainy days
8.7hSunshine / day

Boston weather in February

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°F – 39°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.5/10)

Should you visit Boston in February?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 35%
🌡 Temperature : █░░░░░░░░░ 39°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.7h/d

Our take: February brings a challenging climate (4.1/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Boston in February by trip type

What to expect in February

Winter in Boston is cool (4°F during the day). Days are short (8.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Boston

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌨️ January23°F37°F32%0.1in8.0h4.1/10
🌨️ February25°F39°F35%0.1in8.7h4.1/10
🌦️ March30°F46°F35%0.1in9.9h4.6/10
🌦️ April39°F55°F40%0.1in10.1h5.5/10
🌤️ May48°F66°F38%0.1in12.0h7.3/10
🌤️ June59°F77°F38%0.1in13.0h8.1/10
🌤️ July66°F84°F39%0.1in13.2h8.2/10
🌤️ August64°F82°F34%0.1in12.5h8.5/10
🌤️ September59°F73°F31%0.1in10.8h7.7/10
⛅ October48°F63°F32%0.2in9.7h7.0/10
🌫️ November36°F50°F30%0.1in8.7h5.0/10
🌫️ December27°F41°F34%0.1in7.6h4.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Boston averages 39°F, 35% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

February vs August (best month)

The best month is August (score 8.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Boston in February

Is February a good time to visit Boston?
February is not recommended for Boston (score 4.1/10). With 35% rainy days and 8.7h of sunshine, consider August (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Boston in February?
It's cool with 39°F daytime and 25°F at night. 8.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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