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.
Daytime temperature | 17°C 62.6°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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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 |