When to go · Boston
Boston in October
Great month. Inside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 62°C144°F / 48°C118°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Boston
Inside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Weather in October
- BostonHighs around 62 °C, lows around 48 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 144 °F, lows around 118 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainebest weather
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast