Weather in Boston in February

February in Boston is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.

In United States, this is how Boston actually wears February, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, February sits in the middle of Boston's year.

Boston
Average temp
0°C

-4–4°C

Rainfall
79 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
5.1 h

hours per day

Wind
20 km/h

What to expect

Daytime

Days in Boston in February are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.

A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.

Rain

Mixed skies in Boston in February. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • Rain jacket

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Boston

Dates are a starting point for February.

All hotels in Boston

Average weather in Boston

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

Similar weather in February

Other destinations whose February averages sit close to this one.

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FAQs about Boston

Climate averages for Boston, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Boston is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

July is the hottest month, with an average around 24°C.

December is the wettest month, with about 107 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.