Boston vs New York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Boston edges ahead as the better destination in August. Boston offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while New York sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Boston sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. New York is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in August.

Boston reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Boston receives approximately 86 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 105 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.