Boston, Mass. – Sunshine dominates the end of the workweek in Boston, but residents should keep an eye on the skies by late Sunday as showers and thunderstorms move into the area. Friday will bring highs near 71 under mostly sunny skies, a comfortable break before unsettled weather returns.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will also stay dry with highs climbing into the mid-70s. Light winds out of the south are expected, shifting west by evening. Conditions change by Sunday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop after 11 a.m. across eastern Massachusetts. The agency notes a 30% chance of precipitation in Boston, with temperatures near 78 degrees before clouds and rain move in.
The chance of showers continues into Sunday night, with lows near 58 and patchy thunderstorms tapering off. Drivers should be alert to reduced visibility and wet roadways during the late commute.
Monday clears quickly, returning to sunshine and highs in the mid-70s. Forecasters say more stable conditions will hold through midweek, offering cooler nights in the upper 50s and daytime highs in the low 70s.
More updates are expected if storm chances increase Sunday, but most of the weekend remains favorable for outdoor plans until showers arrive.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA
- Friday: Sunny, high near 71.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 75.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m., high near 78.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 74.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 77.
