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Best time to visit
Late spring and early autumn are the sweet spots, with mild weather and, in fall, colorful foliage. Summer is warm and busy with visitors, and winters are cold and can be snowy.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the Freedom Trail, a museum or two, the waterfront and an afternoon across the river in Cambridge. Add a day for a coastal town nearby.
Getting around
Central Boston is compact and best on foot, and the Freedom Trail is a walkable route linking many historic sites. The subway, known locally as the T, and buses fill in the longer trips. Driving and parking downtown are difficult, so most visitors skip the car.
What to skip
The big marketplace area near the waterfront is busy and priced for tourists. The North End streets close by offer more of a neighborhood feel for meals.
Where to stay in Boston
Hotels and vacation rentals around Boston with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Boston
The most comfortable months in Boston are May to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 64 to 78°F and 9 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 84°F, and January the coolest at 39°F. July sees the most rain, around 13 days, while November is the driest with about 8.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Boston: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Boston?
- The most comfortable stretch is May to June and September to October, when average highs run 64 to 78°F with 9 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 84°F on average, and January the coolest at 39°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Boston?
- July, with roughly 13 days of rain. The driest is November, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Boston?
- July averages 84°F by day and 67°F at night, and January averages 39°F and 24°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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