Boston vs Montreal

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in October. Boston offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Montreal sees 7 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Montreal is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in October. Boston receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Boston reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Montreal averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

Boston receives approximately 108 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Montreal sees 112 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.