Best Time to Visit Boston for Backpacking – May Scores 87/100

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Backpacking Potential

87/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, July, June

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Weather

-2°C – 23°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Boston

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	47Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	2°	100	11.3	65%	shoulder
February	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	4°	94	10.2	64%	shoulder
March	47Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	8°	117	12.2	61%	shoulder
April	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	103	11.7	59%	shoulder
May	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	93	12	65%	shoulder
June	83Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	103	12.1	68%	shoulder
July	84Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	94	10.2	66%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	28°	97	9.8	69%	shoulder
September	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	18°	24°	105	9.7	72%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	17°	115	9.7	70%	shoulder
November	44Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	103	10.3	68%	shoulder
December	42Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	120	12.8	67%	shoulder