Boston vs New York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in April. New York offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Boston sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Boston is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. New York is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.

Boston reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Boston receives approximately 101 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 91 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.