Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for September
| Metric | Boston | Montreal | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 23°C (73°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Boston |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 0°C (32°F) | Boston |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days | 4 days▲ | Montreal |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 90 mm | 50 mm▲ | Montreal |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 4h/day | Boston |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Montreal |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in September. Boston offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Montreal sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.
Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Montreal is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Montreal is the stronger choice in September. Boston receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Boston reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Montreal averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 11°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in September.
Boston receives approximately 90 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during September. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Montreal sees 50 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Montreal the drier option by 4 rain days and 40 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 23°C, lows of 15°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 12°C, lows of 0°C, 4 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. September is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Boston | Montreal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 10d | 3°C | 3d |
| Feb | 3°C | 9d | 7°C | 3d |
| Mar | 7°C | 11d | 12°C | 4d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 18°C | 5d |
| May | 19°C | 11d | 22°C | 6d |
| Jun | 25°C | 10d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 28°C | 10d | 22°C | 6d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 18°C | 5d |
| Sep | 23°C | 8d | 12°C | 4d |
| Oct | 16°C | 10d | 7°C | 3d |
| Nov | 10°C | 10d | 3°C | 3d |
| Dec | 5°C | 11d | 1°C | 3d |
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