When to visit Boston without the crowds
Boston (Massachusetts, United States) is calmest in January, February, March and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Nov & Mar
When everyone heads home
The first week of November.
Tip
Late May and September graduations and college move-ins sell out hotels.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 3 °C (38 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 5 °C (41 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 13 °C (55 °F) | Boston Marathon (April) |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 18 °C (65 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 22 °C (72 °F) | College move-in (September), Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 11 °C (52 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 5 °C (42 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Boston National Historical Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Boston without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February (crowds 1/5). In February the average high is 5 °C (41 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March and December.
When is Boston most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July, August and September. The first week of November.
What is the weather like in Boston?
Average highs range from 3 °C (38 °F) in January to 27 °C (81 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Boston?
The main ones: Boston Marathon (April) (April); College move-in (September) (September).
More places in Massachusetts
- Cape Cod (Provincetown) calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September