Best Time to Visit Boston
Best time to visit Boston: June and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Boston
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Boston month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 62° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 58° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 27° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Boston compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Boston.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County | 0 mi | 51°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Providence | 41 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
| Rhode Island | 41 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | 60 mi | 51°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Newport | 62 mi | 52°F | +33°F warmer | 48 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Boston
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each zip / postal code in Boston
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each area code in Boston
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Boston is a city in Massachusetts. Boston is known for Freedom Trail and college town energy. It has a population of about 650.000.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Boston with clear. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 65°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Boston is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 4.7°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Boston today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Boston right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:39 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 64°
Overcast · 7% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ 81° / 61°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 15 mph
Things to do in Boston
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Boston.
Quick facts about Boston
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589) |
| Population | 650.000 |
| Known for | Freedom Trail and college town energy |
| Local time | 10:39 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June and August |
| Climate | Continental |
Explore Boston
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Boston?
Boston is a city in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Boston right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Boston, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:39 PM.
How many people live in Boston?
Boston has a population of approximately 650.000.
What is the nearest airport to Boston?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Boston?
Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.
What places are in Boston?
Boston covers 3 places in this atlas, including Boston Logan International Airport, ZIP Code 02108 and Area Code 617.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 10:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
