Boston weather in April (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is April a good time to explore Boston weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In April, Boston usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 5°C.

Precipitation

Boston in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 229 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Boston climate page with graphs.

 

Boston, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 63%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 229 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in the United States of America in April

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Boston.

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