Temperatures are generally in the low 70s F and the skies are clear for days. Of course, this also means that the city is packed to bursting-point. Prices soar and booking a hotel room or an event becomes a near impossibility. But the downside is that temperatures can soar to the 80s F and 90s F with almost 100 per cent humidity.
Spring is also a quieter time of year, when the blossom appears and the city can be quite beautiful.
F. Winter tends to be grey and dreary, which is why the hotel rates drop. Unfortunately rain is far more typical between December and April, when temperatures usually hover around freezing. Whichever season you choose to visit Boston, make sure you pack layers of clothing. An umbrella is a good idea, too. Except in summer, when solid red means that the Red Sox game has been cancelled.