Boston Weather in October

What's the weather like in Boston (Massachusetts) in October 2024?

The climate in Boston during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Boston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

Boston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17°C 62.6°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Boston with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Boston

Boston average temperature in October

October rainfall

Boston average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Boston average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Boston in October 2024.

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Boston weather stats

Boston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: July 75mm 3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 1.2°C 34.2°F
Wettest month: November 111mm 4.4ins
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