The weather in October in Boston

It's cool to moderate in October in Boston with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Boston. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Boston, New York. 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 29°C in 2023, Boston reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Boston

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Boston New York
Average temperature 17°C 21°C
Max. temperature 21°C 26°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 97 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Boston with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Boston is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 October in Boston, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Boston

Temperature in October in Boston over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Boston, New York. 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 October in Boston

Total precipitation in October in Boston over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Boston

Snowfall in October in Boston per year

Daily UV index in October in Boston

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.