Boston vs New York

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

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. New York runs hot at 29°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in July.

Boston reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 20°C (68°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 July.

Boston receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 104 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 30 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.