BOSTON, Mass. — The calm, crisp air over the harbor this morning feels like the quiet before November’s first stretch of unsettled weather. Sunshine rules early, but clouds will slowly thicken, leading to a round of light rain late Monday into early Tuesday across Greater Boston.
According to the National Weather Service in Norton, Monday will start mild and bright, with highs near 62°F. Showers arrive after 3 p.m., becoming steadier into the evening. Rain may linger past midnight before clearing toward daybreak Tuesday. Rainfall totals stay light — generally under a quarter inch — but commuters should watch for wet pavement and slick spots along I-93, I-95, and Route 128 during the Monday evening drive.
By Tuesday morning, skies turn clear and breezy as a cooler, drier air mass pushes in from the west. Temperatures will drop back into the upper 50s for highs, with gusts up to 25 mph adding a brisk fall feel. The pattern steadies midweek with sunshine Wednesday before another weak system approaches late Wednesday night or Thursday, possibly bringing a few more rain showers to eastern Massachusetts.
No frost or snow concerns are expected yet — but with La Niña holding across the Pacific, forecasters note New England could see sharper cold snaps by mid-November. For now, it’s a textbook early-November stretch: mild days, quick-moving showers, and a steady cool-down toward the weekend — perfect for raking leaves, running errands, or prepping outdoor gear before winter’s first bite arrives.
Five-Day Outlook for Boston, MA:
Sun: 54/38 – Sunny and calm.
Mon: 62/45 – Increasing clouds; rain late.
Tue: 58/41 – Clearing skies; breezy and cooler.
Wed: 57/43 – Partly sunny; mild breeze.
Thu: 53/43 – Scattered rain; cooler trend continues.
