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

What should you pack for a trip to Boston in February? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In February, the weather in Boston generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During February, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -6°C. Known for its cold temperatures, this month requires warm clothing. Ensure you dress appropriately to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Boston in February usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 168 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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