April · United States
Best time to visit Boston in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Boston in April
Average temperature 8°C, 104 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Boston scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Freedom Trail bricks, harbor ferries, and campus greens feel finest May through September.
April in Boston — workable with trade-offs
April averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Boston in April?
- In April, Boston averages 8°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Boston?
- April earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Boston in April?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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