Boston Weather Forecast
Boston weather: 47°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Boston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 45° | 47% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 48° | 30% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 45° | 0% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 47° | 1% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 3% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 54° | 2% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 51° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 4% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 54° | 22% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 56° | 23% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 59° | 19% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 60° | 18% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 49° | 16% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 20% | 19 mph | 4 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 63°F against a October normal of 64°F - right on average.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,7 in).
What this means for Boston
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 2.9°F below the 64°F typical for this month.
A 47% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 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 47°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 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 4:51 AM.
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 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
