Climate of Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Point-value climate at Boston (Massachusetts, United States of America). Population approximately 4,467,000.
Located in Massachusetts, United States of America, Boston has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 4,467,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.5°C / 27.5°F in January to 23°C / 73.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 84 mm / 3.3 in (July) to 106 mm / 4.2 in (November) — about 1137 mm / 44.8 in across the year. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Boston's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.5°C27.5°F | 101 mm4″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.3°C29.7°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| March | 3.2°C37.8°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| April | 8.6°C47.5°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 14.5°C58.1°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| June | 19.7°C67.5°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 22.2°C72°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| September | 17.7°C63.9°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
| October | 11.6°C52.9°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| November | 6.3°C43.3°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| December | 0.4°C32.7°F | 102 mm4″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Boston?
Boston does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Boston's warmest month is July at an average of 23°C / 73.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 84 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Boston?
Boston, in Massachusetts, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.5°C / 27.5°F in January to 23°C / 73.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1137 mm / 44.8 in, with the wettest month being November (106 mm / 4.2 in) and the driest July (84 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Boston in July?
The average temperature in Boston in July is 23°C / 73.4°F, with rainfall of about 84 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Boston?
The driest month in Boston is July, with about 84 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23°C / 73.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Boston?
The wettest month in Boston is November, with approximately 106 mm / 4.2 in of average monthly rainfall.