Boston, Massachusetts Weather in October
United States · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall126 mm (5.0 in)
RatingGood 6.7/10
Boston in October sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), dropping to about 8°C (46°F) at night. October is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is wet, with about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 10.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Boston?
October is a good time to visit Boston (6.7/10), though September is even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 126 mm (5.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 10.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 2.2 km/h |
| vs September | 7°C cooler than September, with 29 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Boston in October
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Boston weather in other months
Jan1°C / -7°C95 mmPoorFeb2°C / -7°C88 mmPoorMar6°C / -3°C108 mmPoorApr13°C / 3°C107 mmFairMay19°C / 9°C93 mmExcellentJun24°C / 14°C109 mmGoodJul28°C / 18°C113 mmGoodAug27°C / 17°C95 mmGoodSep24°C / 13°C97 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C126 mmGoodNov10°C / 1°C97 mmFairDec4°C / -3°C121 mmPoor
← SeptemberBest time to visit BostonNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado21°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Leon de los Aldama27°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- The Bronx, New York19°C · 124 mm
- Queens, New York18°C · 128 mm
- Manhattan, New York19°C · 124 mm
- New York18°C · 128 mm
- Brooklyn, New York18°C · 128 mm
- Montreal13°C · 109 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.