Weather in Boston in October
In an average October, Boston sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 70°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 57°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
82°F
2011-10-09
Lowest
40°F
2000-10-29
Low
Highest
69°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
28°F
2020-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
87°F
2002-10-02
Lowest
19°F
2020-10-31
Humidity
Highest
18.3 g/m³
2017-10-09
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1985-10-29
Wind
Highest
34 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
5 mph
1984-10-24
Gust
Highest
74 mph
2017-10-30
Lowest
9 mph
1993-10-15
Precip
Wettest
12.87 in
2005
Driest
0.92 in
2001
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