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Boston in June
Boston warms up: highs climb to 75°F (24°C), from 66°F in May, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 57°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (113 mm).
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 05 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around June
June is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May and July – October).
- First warm month: highs reach 75°F, up from 66°F in May.
- Longest days of the year, about 15 h 05 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in May to 74/100.
- June sits inside the May – Oct window our Boston to Portland route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Boston in June
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 June scores 74/100 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 June
- Portsmouth in June~51 mi · highs 67°F, 4.6 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- New Hampshire in June~63 mi · highs 76°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Portland, Maine in June~98 mi · highs 62°F, 5.0 in rain · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in June~114 mi · highs 74°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Boston?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 83 in May and July – October. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Oct window our Boston to Portland route recommends.
How hot is Boston in June?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Boston in June?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.5 in (1207 mm).
What should I pack for Boston in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Boston to Portland May – Oct
Planning Boston in June?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.