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Boston in April
Boston warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 43°F in March, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain.
It scores 67/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (107 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 56°F (13°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 37°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.2 in (107 mm).
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – October).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (12°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in March to 67/100.
- Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Boston in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fenway Park
Baseball's oldest ballpark (1912); take a tour or catch a game.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Apr–Sep.
Boston Public Garden
Victorian garden with the swan boats and lagoon next to the Common.
Why now April scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Neptune Oyster
Small North End oyster bar famous for its hot buttered lobster roll.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Encyclopedic art museum with strong American and Impressionist galleries.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Art collection displayed around a Venetian-style courtyard.
Nearby in April
- Portsmouth in April~51 mi · highs 49°F, 4.7 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- New Hampshire in April~63 mi · highs 56°F, 3.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in April~98 mi · highs 46°F, 4.8 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in April~114 mi · highs 54°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
These averages also cover Downtown Boston & the Waterfront and South Boston & Castle Island.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Boston in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Boston?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 67/100 against a best of 83 in May and July – October. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain. Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Boston in April?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Boston in April?
Some: about 4.2 in (107 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.5 in (1207 mm).
What should I pack for Boston in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Boston in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.