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Boston Running Weather

Friday, April 17, 2026 · Hour-by-hour forecast updated 9:05 AM EDT

Best Time to Run in Boston Today

5 PM–10 PM

52°F and clear at peak. Wind 6 mph from the NE, dew point 50°F.

90
Peak FitScore
Temperature
52°F / feels 49°
Wind
6 mph NE, gusts 16
Dew Point
50°F — comfortable
Humidity
91%
UV Index
0 — Low
Air Quality
60 AQI — Moderate

Hourly running conditions

🌦️ 9 AM
70
54° feels 54° 2 mph NE 32% rain
☁️ 10 AM
71
61° feels 62° 4 mph WNW 25% rain
☁️ 11 AM
66
65° feels 68° 5 mph NNW 22% rain
☁️ 12 PM
78
59° feels 58° 9 mph NE 15% rain
☁️ 1 PM
77
59° feels 56° 10 mph NNE 24% rain
☁️ 2 PM
70
58° feels 54° 12 mph NNE 28% rain
☁️ 3 PM
79
57° feels 54° 10 mph NE 21% rain
🌧️ 4 PM
79
54° feels 51° 9 mph NE 16% rain
5 PM
87
54° feels 50° 9 mph ENE 9% rain
☀️ 6 PM
90
52° feels 49° 6 mph NE 7% rain
☀️ 7 PM
90
51° feels 49° 4 mph ENE 2% rain
🌙 8 PM
89
49° feels 48° 2 mph NE 1% rain
80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair Below 40 Poor

7-day running forecast

🌦️
Today Apr 17
65° / 46°
90
🏃 3 PM–10 PM 💧 50%
🌧️
Sat Apr 18
48° / 42°
90
🏃 3 PM–10 PM
🌧️
Sun Apr 19
52° / 43°
72
🏃 Rain likely all day 💧 81%
🌨️
Mon Apr 20
49° / 38°
71
🏃 9 AM–12 PM 💧 37%
☁️
Tue Apr 21
50° / 36°
80
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
🌧️
Wed Apr 22
57° / 43°
87
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
☁️
Thu Apr 23
55° / 42°
90
🏃 9 AM–12 PM
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🌤 Tomorrow in Boston: Best window: 9–11 AM (FitScore 95) 6am: 48°F, feels 45° — NW 8mph 9am: 58°F, feels 56° — W 12mph 12pm: 66°F, feels 65° — SW 8mph ☔ Rain likely after 3pm.
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Boston running weather FAQ

What's the best time to run in Boston today?

Based on today's FitScore analysis, the best time to run is 5 PM–10 PM with a peak FitScore of 90/100. Check the hourly breakdown above for detailed conditions throughout the day.

What months are best for running in Boston?

The best months for running in Boston are May, June, September, October. The most challenging months are typically January, February. Charles River Esplanade catches a breeze — great for humid summer mornings.

What is the FitScore?

FitScore rates each hour from 0–100 for outdoor exercise based on temperature, humidity, dew point, wind, precipitation probability, UV index, and air quality. Higher scores mean better conditions.

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