Boston Water Temperature
The city of Boston, Massachussetts is the largest in the New England region of the US. Known for the famous tea party of 1773, an event that began the War of Independence, Boston is a treasure trove for those with an interest in history and culture.
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From Bunker Hill to Paul Revere’s house on the Freedom Trail, or from the world’s first Mystery dinner cafe to the Boston Pops Orchestra, there is something to appeal to all ages in this exciting city.
Boston Summary
| Description | Value |
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| Current water temperature | / |
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 66.2°F / 19°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | March with 39°F / 3.9°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | July with 72.5°F / 22.5°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 28.4°F / -2°C |
| Wettest Month: | April with 1.1in / 29.1mm |
| Driest Month: | November with 0.1in / 2.8mm |
| Highest Humidity | September with 74% |
| Lowest Humidity | February with 64.4% |
| Best Time to Visit: | July, June, August, September |
| Climate Classification | mild temperate climate with hot summer |
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Boston water temperature by month
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
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January |
44.1 | 42.3 | 40.5 |
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February |
40.5 | 39.7 | 39 |
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March |
39.7 | 39 | 38.7 |
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April |
45.3 | 42.1 | 39.7 |
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May |
53.6 | 49.1 | 45.3 |
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June |
61.9 | 57.4 | 53.6 |
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July |
66 | 64.2 | 61.5 |
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August |
66.7 | 66 | 64.9 |
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September |
65.5 | 62.8 | 60.1 |
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October |
59.9 | 56.1 | 52.3 |
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November |
52.5 | 50.2 | 48.2 |
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December |
48 | 46 | 44.2 |
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
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January |
6.7 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
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February |
4.7 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
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March |
4.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
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April |
7.4 | 5.6 | 4.3 |
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May |
12 | 9.5 | 7.4 |
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June |
16.6 | 14.1 | 12 |
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July |
18.9 | 17.9 | 16.4 |
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August |
19.3 | 18.9 | 18.3 |
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September |
18.6 | 17.1 | 15.6 |
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October |
15.5 | 13.4 | 11.3 |
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November |
11.4 | 10.1 | 9 |
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December |
8.9 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
The hottest water temperature typically reached in August with around 66.2°F / 19°C. The coldest in March with an average water temperature of 39°F / 3.9°C.
Water temperatures on the north Atlantic coast at Boston range from around 22 Fahrenheit or -5 Celsius in January to 66F or 18.8C in July when the water is warm enough for swimming. Surfing is popular in the region, and sailing is one of the traditional pastimes.
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Boston weather today & 14-day weather forecast
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Boston weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
40.3 | 28.4 | 16 | 0.9 | 1 | 66.6% |
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February |
40.6 | 30.2 | 20.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 64.4% |
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March |
50.5 | 36.3 | 25.2 | 0.4 | 2 | 66.1% |
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April |
60.3 | 46.6 | 34.3 | 1.1 | 3 | 66.6% |
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May |
72.7 | 56.5 | 43.9 | 0.6 | 1 | 71.6% |
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June |
79.9 | 65.7 | 55 | 0.7 | 0 | 73.4% |
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July |
82.9 | 72.5 | 64.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 71.5% |
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August |
81.7 | 71.6 | 62.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 73.5% |
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September |
76.8 | 65.5 | 56.5 | 0.3 | 1 | 74% |
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October |
66.7 | 54.1 | 42.1 | 0.2 | 0 | 72.2% |
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November |
59.4 | 44.2 | 34.3 | 0.1 | 0 | 70.7% |
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December |
46.4 | 35.2 | 26.8 | 0.4 | 0 | 69.7% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
4.6 | -2 | -8.9 | 23.3 | 1 | 66.6% |
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February |
4.8 | -1 | -6.6 | 7.4 | 0 | 64.4% |
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March |
10.3 | 2.4 | -3.8 | 9.5 | 2 | 66.1% |
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April |
15.7 | 8.1 | 1.3 | 29.1 | 3 | 66.6% |
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May |
22.6 | 13.6 | 6.6 | 16 | 1 | 71.6% |
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June |
26.6 | 18.7 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 0 | 73.4% |
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July |
28.3 | 22.5 | 18 | 9.1 | 0 | 71.5% |
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August |
27.6 | 22 | 17 | 10.8 | 0 | 73.5% |
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September |
24.9 | 18.6 | 13.6 | 7.3 | 1 | 74% |
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October |
19.3 | 12.3 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 0 | 72.2% |
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November |
15.2 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 0 | 70.7% |
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December |
8 | 1.8 | -2.9 | 10.8 | 0 | 69.7% |
Best time to visit Boston
Boston enjoys a continental climate with maritime influences, so summers are warm and winters are cold and often snowy. Average temperatures on land range from 29.3F or -1.4C to 73.9F or 23.2C in July.
Pack warm, waterproof clothing and good, sturdy boots for winter, and sunscreen and lighter clothing for summer. Winter is an excellent time to visit for good skiing near the city, while summer is perfect for boating and surfing.
You should see this when you visiting Boston
Visit the Bunker Hill monument on the site of the first notable battle of the American Revolution – if you’re feeling fit you can climb the 294 steps to the top to enjoy amazing views over Boston. Try boating on the Charles River or take a ferry trip to the Boston Bay islands. Boston Aquarium is a great day out for children, or visit the Boston Museum of Fine Arts to see the biggest collection of works by Monet outside of Paris.
Activities & POI in Boston
| Type of Activity | List |
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| Beach | Tenean Beach, Nantasket Beach, Wollaston Beach, Hull Village Beach, George Lane Beach, Wessagusset Beach, Post Island Beach, Pemberton Beach, Heron Beach, Mannet Beach, Orient Heights Beach, Short Beach, Point Shirley Beach, Donovan Beach, Pleasure Bay Beach, Smith Beach, Carson Beach, Nickerson Beach, Orchard Beach, Winthrop Beach, L Street Beach, M Street Beach |
| Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing | Metropolitan Yacht Club, Community Boating, Inc., Squantum Yacht Club, South Shore Yacht Club, Bay Pointe Marina, Marina Bay, Jeffries Yacht Club, Braintree Yacht Club, Wessagusset Yacht Club, Tern Harbor Marina, Quincy Yacht Club, Milton Town Landing, Boston Harbor Yacht Club, Columbia Yacht Club, South Boston Yacht Club, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina, Boston Yacht Haven, Boston Sailing Center, Lewis Wharf Marina, Boston Waterboat Marina, Hingham Shipyard Marina, Town river marina, Savin Hill Yacht Club |
| Attraction | Boston Tea Party - Ships and Museum, Tree Kangoroo, Emu, Masai Giraffe, Red Kangoroo, Wildebeest, Grevy's Zebra, Lion, Tiger, Plains Zebra, Ostrich, Goat, Flamingo, Condor, Andean Condor, New England Aquarium Whale Watching, Hood Milk Bottle, Whale Watch Ticket Booth, Skinny House, Boston Duck Tours, First Public School, Historic Chocolate Shop, Boston Duck Tours Ticket Booth, John Adams Birthplace, The Mapparium, ISEC Pedestrian Bridge, All Saints Way, Quincy Market, United First Parish Church, Granary Burying Ground, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, The Lagoon, Carousel, South Shore Model Railroad Club, USS Constitution, USS Salem, USS Cassin Young, Rachel Revere Park, Greenway Carousel, The Beaver, The Eleanor |
| Golf Course | Winthrop Golf Club, Furnace Brook Golf Club, William J. Devine Golf Course, Presidents Golf Course, Granite Links Golf Club |
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