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

How is October weather typically in Boston? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Boston includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Boston in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 207 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 60%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Boston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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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