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Boise Weather Forecast

Boise weather: 78°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 78°F now🕔 3:05 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 240.000

Will it rain in Boise?

No - rain is unlikely in Boise today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 40% of a normal August week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).

16-day forecast for Boise

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast105° / 65°5%9 mph7
Sat, Aug 22🌧️ Heavy drizzle98° / 82°17% · 0,0 in16 mph6
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast94° / 74°17%15 mph7
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast93° / 70°6%6 mph6
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast99° / 75°6%6 mph7
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast98° / 80°2%15 mph6
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast89° / 66°0%10 mph7
Fri, Aug 28☀️ Clear sky88° / 65°2%9 mph7
Sat, Aug 29⛅ Partly cloudy92° / 69°2%8 mph7
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast91° / 71°4%8 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast80° / 64°4%13 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky91° / 64°3%10 mph7
Wed, Sep 2☀️ Clear sky85° / 64°6%9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast83° / 60°5%10 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast82° / 67°6%9 mph4
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky-- / --3%--

What this means for Boise

Compared with normal

Today is much warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is 14.4°F above the 91°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 82°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boise?

Boise is a city in Idaho. Its coordinates are 43.615, -116.2023. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Boise right now?

It is currently 78°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 22% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Boise?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Boise, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Boise in?

Boise observes America/Boise (UTC-06:00). The local time is 3:05 PM.

How many people live in Boise?

Boise has a population of approximately 240.000.

What is the nearest airport to Boise?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 291 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Boise?

Popular options include Palouse Falls State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 22, 2026 at 3:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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