Weather in Boston in October
In an average October, Boston sees a daily high around 63°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 63°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 54°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 47°F |
| Typical low range | 37°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
85°F
2011-10-09
Lowest
39°F
2000-10-29
Low
Highest
70°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
23°F
2020-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
93°F
2002-10-02
Lowest
15°F
2020-10-31
Humidity
Highest
19.0 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
2.7 g/m³
1985-10-29
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
4 mph
1984-10-24
Gust
Highest
72 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
8 mph
1993-10-15
Precip
Wettest
12.54 in
2005
Driest
0.73 in
2001
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