New York vs Boston

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.

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

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

New York reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Boston averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and -2°C (28°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.

New York receives approximately 101 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 116 mm over 11 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%.