Boston in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Boston in october 2025
The weather in Boston in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
good weather 7.8cm
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
19%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
22%
19%
15%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
18%
15%
14%
Weather at 3am
52°F
38%
22%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Boston in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Boston in october.
The climate of Boston in october is good
the weather in Boston in october is wet (with 5.3in of precipitation over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this city this month, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 65°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Boston is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Boston in the month of october with a maximum record of 85°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2015. You can hope to have about 14 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 45% of time.
On average, in Boston, the days of october last 11:05. Sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 17:02.
With a correct climate, october is okay (but not good) to go in this city in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Boston in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.94km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:05 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Boston in october 2024:
56°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
59°F to 74°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 67°F
56°F to 70°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 56°F
41°F to 58°F
40°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 70°F
50°F to 72°F
52°F to 76°F
58°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
43°F to 50°F
41°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in october
Cities near Boston:
| Massachusetts in october | good weather |
| Hampton Beach in october | good weather |
| Provincetown in october | good weather |
| Rhode Island in october | good weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in october | good weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in october | tolerable weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in october | good weather |
| Connecticut in october | good weather |
| Albany in october | tolerable weather |
| Vermont in october | tolerable weather |
| Brooklyn in october | good weather |
| New York City in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Boston in october:
Weather data for Boston for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Boston. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Boston can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Boston.