Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | New York | Boston | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 29°C (84°F)▲ | 28°C (82°F) | New York |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 19°C (66°F) | New York |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 10 days▲ | Boston |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 104 mm | 74 mm▲ | Boston |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | 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.
New York can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Boston is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in July.
New York reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Boston averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 19°C (66°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.
New York receives approximately 104 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Boston sees 74 mm over 10 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%.
Highs of 29°C, lows of 20°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 19°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: lightweight breathable clothing, sunscreen SPF 50+, sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | New York | Boston | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 2°C | 10d |
| Feb | 5°C | 9d | 3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 9°C | 10d | 7°C | 11d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 14°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 11d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 25°C | 10d |
| Jul | 29°C | 12d | 28°C | 10d |
| Aug | 28°C | 11d | 27°C | 9d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 23°C | 8d |
| Oct | 18°C | 9d | 16°C | 10d |
| Nov | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Dec | 6°C | 10d | 5°C | 11d |
New York Weather in July
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