Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Bostonis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 44.3%
Overall score 20.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 44.3%
2. May
Score 43.0%
3. July
Score 41.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 20.0%
2. January
Score 21.3%
3. April
Score 21.3%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 55.0%
2. August
Score 52.0%
3. June
Score 40.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 15.0%
2. February
Score 15.0%
3. March
Score 15.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. May
Score 66.0%
2. October
Score 56.0%
3. September
Score 47.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 11.0%
2. March
Score 12.0%
3. January
Score 14.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 52.0%
2. August
Score 51.0%
3. September
Score 47.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 33.0%
2. April
Score 33.0%
3. January
Score 35.0%