Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for June
| Metric | Boston | New York | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 25°C (77°F) | 26°C (79°F)▲ | New York |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F) | 17°C (63°F)▲ | New York |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days▲ | 11 days | Boston |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 88 mm▲ | 101 mm | Boston |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | New York |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in June. Boston offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while New York sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. New York is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in June.
Boston reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
New York averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 17°C (63°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 June.
Boston receives approximately 88 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during June. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
New York sees 101 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 1 rain day and 13 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 25°C, lows of 15°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during June.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. June is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Boston | New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 10d | 4°C | 9d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | 5°C | 9d |
| Mar | 7°C | 11d | 9°C | 10d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 21°C | 11d |
| Jun | 25°C | 10d | 26°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 29°C | 12d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 28°C | 11d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 24°C | 9d |
| Oct | 16°C | 10d | 18°C | 9d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 8d |
| Dec | 5°C | 11d | 6°C | 10d |
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