New York vs Boston

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

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Boston is also comfortable at 27°C.

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

New York reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 18°C (64°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 August.

New York receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 86 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.