Boston Weather Forecast
Boston weather: 55°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Boston with clear sky. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Boston is June, August and September. 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 October. The forecast high of 67°F is 3.6°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Boston today at 9.7/10. 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 5:04 PM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Boston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 9% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 34% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 53° | 34% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 44° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 45° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 1% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 4% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 55° | 4% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 9% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 63° | 24% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Rain | 69° / 58° | 24% · 0,7 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 53° | 25% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 48° | 14% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 39° | 24% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 36° | 21% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
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° | 64° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 57° | 2,1 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).
Weather map for Boston
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Air quality and pollen in Boston
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Boston
Go in June, August and September. 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.
Weather by airport in Boston
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by zip / postal code in Boston
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Weather by area code in Boston
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 84% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
June, August and September 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 5:04 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 October 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
