AI-generatedBoston, England at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,630 h
- Rain a year
- 653 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Boston, England
Boston, England has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year, Boston, England is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:2418:07
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:03–08:12 · evening 17:20–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:03 · evening 18:29–18:42
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Boston, England in October?
In October, Boston, England is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:24 – 18:07
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Boston, England
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.6 – 14.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Boston, England ranges from 5.3 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
In November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.2 and 19.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.6° | 4.7° | 6.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.3° | 4.0° | 6.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.2° | 4.6° | 7.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.2° | 9.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.6° | 10.4° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.7° | 13.7° | 15.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.1° | 15.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 17.2° | 19.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.5° | 15.5° | 17.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.4° | 12.6° | 14.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.2° | 6.2° | 8.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Boston, England
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Boston, England, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Boston, England
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 100 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Boston, England: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Boston, England has about 12 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Boston, England
How breezy and how cloudy Boston, England is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Boston, England typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Boston, England: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Boston, England
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 7° | 2° | 5.6° | 2.0 h | 11 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 8° | 3° | 5.3° | 3.0 h | 10 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 10° | 4° | 6.2° | 4.0 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 12° | 5° | 8.6° | 5.7 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 23 | 15° | 9° | 11.6° | 6.8 h | 11 | 55 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 18° | 12° | 14.7° | 6.3 h | 11 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 21° | 14° | 17.1° | 6.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 21° | 14° | 18.1° | 6.2 h | 11 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 18° | 12° | 16.5° | 5.0 h | 9 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 14° | 9° | 13.4° | 3.6 h | 12 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 10° | 5° | 10.1° | 2.4 h | 11 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 8° | 3° | 7.2° | 1.9 h | 11 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
52.98° N, 0.03° W · 9 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Boston, England
The best time to visit Boston, England is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is October with 66 mm of precipitation.
Boston, England through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Boston, England in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Boston, England in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Boston, England in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Boston, England in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Boston, England for you.
Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Boston, England
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Boston, England: score 34 against 11. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 34better |
| Day high | 14° | 21° |
| Night low | 9° | 14° |
| Sea | 13.4° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 64 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Boston, England month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January7° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In January, Boston, England is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in January12February8° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In February, Boston, England is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in February15March10° · Sea 6° · 4 h
In March, Boston, England is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in March20April12° · Sea 9° · 6 h
In April, Boston, England is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in April23May15° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In May, Boston, England is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in May21June18° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In June, Boston, England is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in June30July21° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In July, Boston, England is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in July34August21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In August, Boston, England is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in August19September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In September, Boston, England is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in September11October14° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Boston, England is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in October10November10° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Boston, England is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
Boston, England in November10December8° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In December, Boston, England is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boston, England.
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Boston vs. King's Lynn
In October the holiday weather in Boston and King's Lynn is about equally good (score 11 vs. 10). During the day King's Lynn is 1 °C warmer than Boston. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Boston | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Boston, England ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cambridge15°51
- 2Peterborough15°49
- 3Watford15°49
- 4Lincoln14°47
- 5Norwich15°47
- 6Ipswich15°15°47
- 7Northampton14°46
- 8Milton Keynes14°46
- 27BostonThis page14°13°11
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Boston, England in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Boston, England has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 170 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Boston, England
When is the best time to visit Boston, England?
The best time to visit Boston, England is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Boston, England?
The sea temperature in Boston, England ranges from 5.3 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Boston, England in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Boston, England?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Boston, England?
The wettest month is October with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Boston, England get?
Boston, England gets around 1,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Boston, England in?
Boston, England uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Boston, England?
Boston, England has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 33) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.
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