Boston, Massachusetts – A picture-perfect Friday in Boston may quickly shift as scattered showers roll into New England late Friday night, potentially soaking Father’s Day weekend festivities.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, rain chances will rise after 3 a.m. Saturday, with a 30–40% chance of intermittent showers lingering through Sunday afternoon. Cloudy skies and cooler air will dominate eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Quincy, and Waltham, as temperatures drop nearly 20 degrees from Thursday’s high of 86°F.
For families planning cookouts, day trips, or Fenway visits, it’s best to keep ponchos and backup indoor plans ready. While no flooding is expected, damp roads like I-93, Route 1A, and the Mass Pike may see slick conditions during early Saturday and again on Sunday morning.
Saturday’s high will hover near 63°F under dense clouds. Showers could return overnight and persist into Sunday morning, affecting travel and outdoor services. By Sunday afternoon, winds will shift northeast at 6 to 8 mph, keeping Boston’s Father’s Day cooler and unsettled.
Relief arrives Monday with partly sunny skies and highs near 67°F, making for a dry, mild start to the new week. Sunshine builds through Tuesday as highs climb back into the 70s, ideal for rescheduled outings or day trips.
⚠️ Stay tuned to local alerts and radar updates as timing could shift slightly.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Boston, MA (June 12–17)
- Thursday (Today): Sunny and warm, high 86°F. Gusts up to 28 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F.
- Friday Night: Rain possible after 3 a.m., low 57°F.
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers. Cloudy, high 63°F.
- Sunday (Father’s Day): 30% chance of showers before 3 p.m. High 62°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 67°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 73°F.
