Boston · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 39°F, low 21°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
39° / 21°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
14 mph
What February feels like in Boston
Sunrise
07:40
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:15
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Boston in February
The kit for February in Boston: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
+1 rain days
Boston in January →
February
39°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-6° avg high
-1 rain days
Boston in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Boston in February?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Boston in February?+
Average high 39°F, average low 21°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Boston?+
Compared to January (avg high 37°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 45°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Boston in February?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in February, on average.