When to go · Boston

Boston in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Boston

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

Long-term averages

BostonHighs around 37 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 11 days
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Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.