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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

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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