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Boston Weather by Month
These are climate averages, not a forecast. Station Boston Logan Intl AP (USW00014739), 5.0 miles from downtown, elevation 12 ft.
Boston's warmest month is July (avg high 82.1°F), coldest is January (avg low 23.1°F) and wettest is December (4.30 in), per NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
- Warmest high July 82.1°F
- Coldest low January 23.1°F
- Wettest month December 4.30 in
- Year of rain 12 months 43.59 in
Monthly Averages
Boston's 12 monthly precipitation normals add up to 43.59 inches a year.
February is the driest month, with a precipitation normal of 3.21 inches.
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the months with a snowfall normal above 0.1 inch, and they sum to 49.2 inches.
Boston averages 128.4 days a year with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Days ≥ 0.01 in | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8°F | 23.1°F | 3.39 in | 11.8 | 14.3 in |
| February | 39.0°F | 24.6°F | 3.21 in | 10.6 | 14.4 in |
| March | 45.5°F | 31.1°F | 4.17 in | 11.6 | 9.0 in |
| April | 56.4°F | 40.8°F | 3.63 in | 11.6 | 1.6 in |
| May | 66.5°F | 50.3°F | 3.25 in | 11.8 | 0.0 in |
| June | 76.2°F | 59.7°F | 3.89 in | 10.9 | 0.0 in |
| July | 82.1°F | 66.0°F | 3.27 in | 9.4 | 0.0 in |
| August | 80.4°F | 65.1°F | 3.23 in | 9.0 | 0.0 in |
| September | 73.1°F | 58.2°F | 3.56 in | 9.0 | 0.0 in |
| October | 62.1°F | 47.5°F | 4.03 in | 10.5 | 0.2 in |
| November | 51.6°F | 37.9°F | 3.66 in | 10.3 | 0.7 in |
| December | 42.2°F | 29.2°F | 4.30 in | 11.9 | 9.0 in |
Warmest, Coldest and Wettest Months
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82.1°F.
The coldest month is January, with an average low of 23.1°F.
The wettest month is December, at 4.30 inches of precipitation over about 11.9 days.
In Boston, four months (June, July, August and September) have an average high of at least 70°F.
The range from the lowest average low to the highest average high in Boston is 59.0°F.
In July, the average high in Boston is 16.1°F above the average low.
Best Months to Visit Boston for Weather
May, July, August and September meet the weather rule on this page: an average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below 3.63 inches.
The rule keeps a month when the average high is from 65 to 85°F and precipitation is below 3.63 inches, the mean of the twelve monthly precipitation normals.
- May · 66.5°F
- July · 82.1°F
- August · 80.4°F
- September · 73.1°F
About This Data
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Station: BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP (USW00014739), 5.0 mi from downtown, elevation 12 ft. Climate normals are 30-year averages, not forecasts. MonthSky is not affiliated with NOAA.
Palecki, Michael; Durre, Imke; Applequist, Scott; Arguez, Anthony; Lawrimore, Jay (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-21.
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NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) dataset
NCEI dataset landing page for the monthly normals
FAQ
What is the hottest month in Boston?
July is the warmest, with an average high of 82.1°F.
What is the wettest month in Boston?
December is the wettest, at 4.30 inches over about 11.9 days.
How many rainy days does Boston get a year?
The monthly counts of days with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation add up to 128.4 days.
When is the best time to visit Boston for weather?
May, July, August and September meet the rule used on this page: average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below the monthly mean of 3.63 inches.