The climate in Boston is humid continental, and you can expect extremes on both ends of the scale, with hot summers and freezing winters. Temperature swings are common, and snow can fall well into spring.

You’ll experience distinctive seasons in Boston, with spring running from late March to May, summer from June to August, autumn from September to November and winter from December to early March.

Summers are humid and sunny, with July temperatures reaching 82°F (28°C). The winter months are characterised by frigid, wet, and windy conditions, with regular snowfall. Snowfall totals vary dramatically from year to year, and winter storms can strike anytime between December and March.

 

Further reading

►See Moving to Boston for an overview of the city

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