Month guide · Boston · United States
Boston in April
What April is really like in Boston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Cool and showery, but magnolias bloom in Back Bay, baseball returns and the marathon fills the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 7°C (45°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Boston: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (8°C (46°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 7°C (45°F)
Spring (March–May). A slow, chilly start, then blossom in Back Bay, the marathon in April and graduation crowds in late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Boston Marathon (Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April)
- Red Sox home opener at Fenway Park (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Back Bay
Trinity Church
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- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
- Art
Museum · Fort Point
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
Tours leave at set times and fill up in summer; book a slot and arrive about 15 minutes early.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
Neighbourhood · Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill and Acorn Street
Walk the brick pavements of Beacon Hill past gas lamps, window boxes and Federal-era doorways, from the gold-domed State House down to Charles Street.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Photo spot
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Garden · Jamaica Plain
Arnold Arboretum
Visit in May, when the lilacs bloom; take the Orange Line to Forest Hills and walk about 10 minutes to the gate.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Boston?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Boston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Boston?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and showery, but magnolias bloom in Back Bay, baseball returns and the marathon fills the city.
+How warm is Boston in April?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boston in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.