Boise (ID) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Boise can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Boise can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Boise tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 326 mm of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging 49 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 8.3 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Boise Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Boise. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Boise.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Boise in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 49 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 399 hours of sunshine.
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