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With daytime temperatures of 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows of 15°C (59°F), September in Boston brings high temperatures during the day. It is also the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August and September typically offer the best weather for Boston.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Boston typically drop from around 25°C (77°F) at the start of September to approximately 20°C (68°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 17°C (63°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Boston spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Boston from 1976 through 2025.
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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).
Pleasant temperatures in September mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. With water temperatures around 18°C (64°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. 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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