Weather in Boston

Boston features a continental climate and expats relocating here can expect extremes on both ends of the scale with hot summers and very cold winters. Temperature variations can occur and even unseasonal snowfalls have been known to happen. In general, summers are sunny and humid with average daytime highs in July reaching 82°F (28°C), while winter months are very cold, very wet and very windy; so invest in a good raincoat and umbrella. Snow is common in winter, but Boston is known for its breathtaking Autumn season.