New York vs Boston

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

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Boston is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in April.

New York reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 6°C (43°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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 April.

New York receives approximately 91 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 101 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.