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Boston in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Boston in February is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 2 °C, and the sea is about 3 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
30/100 · #9
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#1
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: none
Boston · FebruaryPhoto: Chris Wood ( User:chris_j_wood ) · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 2 °C
- Average low
- -7 °C
- Sea
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 87 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | -8 | 10 | 94 | 2.2 | 88 | 1.0 | 5 | 27 |
| February (selected) | 2 | -7 | 9 | 83 | 3.3 | 87 | 1.2 | 3 | 30 |
| March | 6 | -3 | 11 | 114 | 4.6 | 83 | 1.0 | 4 | 30 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (30/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3 | -1.2 °C | -0.6 °C | +0.9 | +10.9 mm | -1.1 h | +1 % | -0.2 m/s | +1.6 °C |
| March | ±0 | +4.5 °C | +4 °C | +1.9 | +30.5 mm | +1.3 h | -3.6 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.2 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Boston in February?
The average daily high is around 2 °C, with an average daily low of about -7 °C.
Can you swim in Boston in February?
The sea is about 3 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Boston in February?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 83 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Boston. For a beach trip: July, August and September. February is not among them.