Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Boston, Massachusetts, United States in October
Weather score33Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Boston, Massachusetts, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October17°C average high
October is close to Boston's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October87mm average rain
October sits near Boston's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.4 hours average sun
October sits close to Boston's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October14°C average sea
October is close to Boston's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October33 weather score
October scores below Boston's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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