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April in Boston brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nights around 5°C (41°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 91 mm (3.6 in), so pack an umbrella.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Boston typically rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start of April to approximately 15°C (59°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 8°C (46°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Based on 50 years of weather observations (1976-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Boston.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in April, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Expect water temperatures of around 6°C (43°F), which is definitely too cold for comfortable swimming. Your luggage space is better used for other items. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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