Late winter · Weather & things to do
Boston in February
Boston edges warmer than January, with highs of 36°F (2°C), lows of 20°F (-6°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 44/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 36°F (2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 3.4 in (86 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and July – October.
- Comfort holds steady from January (45 → 44/100).
- Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 3.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Boston in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Regina Pizzeria
The original 1926 North End pizzeria serving thin, charred pies.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Neptune Oyster
Small North End oyster bar famous for its hot buttered lobster roll.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Encyclopedic art museum with strong American and Impressionist galleries.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Art collection displayed around a Venetian-style courtyard.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Warren Tavern
Charlestown tavern from 1780 near the end of the Freedom Trail.
Nearby in February
- Portsmouth in February~51 mi · highs 35°F, 4.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- New Hampshire in February~63 mi · highs 33°F, 3.1 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in February~98 mi · highs 35°F, 4.1 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Woodstock in February~114 mi · highs 30°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Boston?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 44/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and July – October. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow. Our Boston to Portland route recommends May – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Boston in February?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 20°F (-6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Boston in February?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 47.5 in (1207 mm).
What should I pack for Boston in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 3.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Boston in February?
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