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The best time to visit South Boston

Month-by-month climate averages for South Boston, MA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit South Boston is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

South Boston is warmest in July (highs near 83°F) and coldest in February (lows around 26°F), with roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, August and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live South Boston forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

South Boston weather by month

what to expect in South Boston through the year

Here is South Boston's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to South Boston by season.

Jan
40°
29°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
42°
26°
Cool
Mar
47°
33°
Cool
Apr
56°
41°
Cool
May
67°
50°
Mild
Jun
75°
59°
Warm
Jul
83°
68°
Warm
Aug
78°
63°
Warm
Sep
72°
59°
Warm
Oct
64°
49°
Mild
Nov
51°
37°
Cool
Dec
43°
31°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit South Boston?
The most comfortable time to visit South Boston is usually May, June, August and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in South Boston?
July is the warmest month in South Boston, averaging highs near 83°F.
What is the coldest month in South Boston?
February is the coldest month in South Boston, with lows around 26°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and December.
When is the rainy season in South Boston?
The wettest month in South Boston is usually January, out of roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year.

South Boston month by month