Boston in February

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• JuneGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• SeptemberGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Boston's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• BostonHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 102 °F (39 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainecool

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Mardi Gras (New Orleans) big impact

  Feb or Mar (varies) · United States

  New Orleans hotels triple in price and sell out.

Crowds · United States overall

Low

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Boston, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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