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Best time to visit Boston

Go inMay–September

Walk the Freedom Trail through the old town.

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Boston month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor3°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor4°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor8°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AprilGood14°CSome rainModerateAverageBoston Marathon
MayGreat20°CSome rainModerateAverage–
JuneGood25°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
JulyGood28°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustGood27°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciest–
SeptemberGreat23°CSome rainModerateAverage–
OctoberGood17°CSome rainPeak crowdsPriciestFall foliage
NovemberMixed11°CSome rainModerateAverage–
DecemberPoor5°CSome rainModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Boston

  • April🏟️ Boston MarathonPatriots’ Day, the third Monday in April.
  • October🌿 Fall foliageNew England leaf-peeping season.

Good to know

  • Flights to Boston are usually cheapest in January–March. Highs only reach about 3°C in January.
  • Crowds and prices peak in June–August and October, so book early.

Boston Common, from 1634, is the oldest public park in the United States.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Boston?

The best time to visit Boston is May–September. Walk the Freedom Trail through the old town.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Boston?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Boston busiest?

Boston is busiest in June–August and October.

What is the weather like in Boston?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and January the coolest at 3°C.

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