Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | Boston | Montreal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 28°C (82°F)▲ | 26°C (79°F) | Boston |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 19°C (66°F)▲ | 17°C (63°F) | Boston |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days▲ | 13 days | Boston |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 74 mm▲ | 101 mm | Boston |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9▲ | 10 | Boston |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in July. Boston offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Montreal sees 12 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.
Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Montreal is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in July.
Boston reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Montreal averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
Boston receives approximately 74 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Montreal sees 101 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 3 rain days and 27 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 28°C, lows of 19°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 13 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Boston | Montreal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 10d | -5°C | 11d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | -3°C | 10d |
| Mar | 7°C | 11d | 3°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 11°C | 12d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 19°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 10d | 23°C | 12d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 26°C | 13d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 25°C | 12d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 21°C | 10d |
| Oct | 16°C | 10d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 6°C | 12d |
| Dec | 5°C | 11d | -1°C | 12d |
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