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

Planning a trip to Boston in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Boston typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. February is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Boston in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Boston. 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

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

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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 Boston in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°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 in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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