New York vs Boston

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 New York sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

New York can feel quite hot at 29°C, so plan for heat. Boston is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Boston is the stronger choice in July. Boston receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

New York reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Boston averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 July.

New York receives approximately 104 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Boston sees 74 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Boston the drier option by 2 rain days and 30 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.