The weather in April in Boston

It's cool in April in Boston with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Boston. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Boston, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2023, Boston reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Boston is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In April, there is an average of 100 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,7 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Boston

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Boston. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Boston New York
Average temperature 14°C 17°C
Max. temperature 19°C 22°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 100 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 13 days 11 days
Total snowfall 0,7 cm 0,4 cm
Snowy days 1 day 1 day

Start of April

The month of April starts in Boston with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Boston is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Boston, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Boston

Temperature in April in Boston over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Boston, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Boston

Total precipitation in April in Boston over the years

Daily Snowfall in April in Boston

Snowfall in April in Boston per year

Daily UV index in April in Boston

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Boston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Boston by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Boston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.