Boston weather by month
Boston has warm summers, cold winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant months are May to June and September.
Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F 3°C | 20°F -6°C | 3.7 in 95 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 40°F 5°C | 22°F -6°C | 3.2 in 82 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 47°F 8°C | 29°F -2°C | 4.7 in 119 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 58°F 15°C | 38°F 3°C | 3.9 in 100 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 70°F 21°C | 48°F 9°C | 3.2 in 82 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| June | 79°F 26°C | 58°F 14°C | 3.7 in 94 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| July | 85°F 29°C | 64°F 18°C | 3.5 in 88 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| August | 83°F 29°C | 63°F 17°C | 3.6 in 91 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| September | 76°F 24°C | 55°F 13°C | 3.6 in 92 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| October | 64°F 18°C | 44°F 6°C | 4.5 in 114 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| November | 53°F 12°C | 35°F 2°C | 3.9 in 100 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| December | 43°F 6°C | 26°F -3°C | 4.3 in 110 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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