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When to go

The Best Time to Visit Boston

Month-by-month climate data for Boston, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsOctoberMaySeptemberToughestJanuary
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May–June, September–October. Crisp temperatures, fewer crowds, fall foliage in late October on the Common and along the Charles.

Warmest in Boston: Jul (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (4°C / 39°F) · Wettest: Jul (~13 rain days)

4°
-4°
Jan
5°
-5°
Feb
9°
-1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
20°
10°
May
26°
15°
Jun
29°
19°
Jul
28°
18°
Aug
23°
14°
Sep
18°
9°
Oct
12°
3°
Nov
6°
-2°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Boston climate, month by month

January

4° / -4°C

~11 rain days

Tough

February

5° / -5°C

~9 rain days

Tough

March

9° / -1°C

~12 rain days

Fair

April

13° / 4°C

~10 rain days

Good

May

20° / 10°C

~10 rain days

Excellent

June

26° / 15°C

~11 rain days

Excellent

July

29° / 19°C

~13 rain days

Good

August

28° / 18°C

~12 rain days

Excellent

September

23° / 14°C

~10 rain days

Excellent

October

18° / 9°C

~9 rain days

Excellent

November

12° / 3°C

~7 rain days

Good

December

6° / -2°C

~11 rain days

Tough

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