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Boston weather
in March

Tough conditions in March. Consider August if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 42.36°N 71.06°W
46°FMax temperature
35%Rainy days
9.9hSunshine / day

Boston weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 46°F
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.5/10)

Should you visit Boston in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 35%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 46°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.9h/d

Our take: March brings a challenging climate (4.6/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.

Boston in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Boston. Temperatures rise (8°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. 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 March, Boston averages 46°F, 35% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.6/10. See methodology →

March vs August (best month)

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

FAQ — Boston in March

Is March a good time to visit Boston?
March is not recommended for Boston (score 4.6/10). With 35% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine, consider August (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Boston in March?
It's cool with 46°F daytime and 30°F at night. 9.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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