🇬🇧 London vs 🇺🇸 Boston

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

overcast clouds

56°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 53°F

H 58°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 38%

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Boston

mist

45°F

Mist

Feels like 43°F

H 50°F / L 43°F

Humidity: 92%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇺🇸 Boston
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

London vs Boston: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Boston have better weather?

London and Boston have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Boston: Boston has a classic New England climate — cold snowy winters, warm humid summers, and dramatic seas. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Boston?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Boston: spring and fall.

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