Boston vs New York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in December. New York offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Boston sees 6 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Boston is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. New York is cooler at 6°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in December.

Boston reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -2°C (28°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

New York averages 6°C (43°F) for the high and -1°C (30°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 December.

Boston receives approximately 116 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 101 mm over 10 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.