Best Time to Visit Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Boston.
Boston does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 23°C / 73.4°F) and driest (July, 84 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and April–September; the wetter half falls in March and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2.5°C / 27.5°F in January to 23°C / 73.4°F in July, with rainfall from 84 mm / 3.3 in (July) to 106 mm / 4.2 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Boston's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 22.2°C72°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 19.7°C67.5°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
No month at Boston matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Boston?
Boston doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~84 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 23°C / 73.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Boston?
The rainy season at Boston, Massachusetts runs through March and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 96 mm / 3.8 in. The wettest single month is November (106 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the driest month in Boston?
The driest month in Boston is July, averaging about 84 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23°C / 73.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Boston?
The least comfortable months for travel to Boston — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 106 mm / 4.2 in in November, and the coldest month averages -2.5°C / 27.5°F.
Is Boston climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Boston figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Boston specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.