Boston, Mass. – New England is set for an extended stretch of warm, dry weather through mid-October, creating nearly ideal conditions for outdoor fall events and early Halloween decorating. Daytime highs will run several degrees above seasonal averages, leaving the region feeling more like late September than mid-autumn.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures across the Northeast carry a strong probability of staying above normal between October 8 and October 14. Precipitation chances are lower than average for much of New England, signaling fewer interruptions from rain.
That pattern could benefit families setting up outdoor Halloween displays or attending early fall festivals across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The mild days also encourage more time outside, but the lack of moisture may dull peak foliage and increase brush fire risk in rural areas. Local officials urge residents to be cautious with fire pits and outdoor burning.
Cities including Boston, Hartford, and Providence can expect a mostly sunny and dry stretch, with highs often in the upper 60s to low 70s. Nights will cool into the 50s, but remain mild for October.
This warmer, drier pattern is expected to hold through October 14, with no significant storm systems projected in the region.
