🇺🇸 Boston vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Boston

moderate rain

53°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 53°F

H 57°F / L 49°F

Humidity: 91%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 87°F / L 73°F

Humidity: 32%

Climate Overview

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Boston

Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seasonal transitions. Nor'easters are the city's most significant weather events, bringing heavy snow and coastal flooding. The harbor and Boston Harbor islands create coastal microclimates.

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Boston🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Boston vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boston or Los Angeles have better weather?

Boston and Los Angeles have very different climates. Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seas Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Boston vs Los Angeles?

Best time for Boston: spring and fall. Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November.

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