Boston vs Philadelphia in August

Boston is the better pick in August — 80 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is hot, rainy, while Philadelphia is hot, rainy.

Boston vs Philadelphia — August climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Boston🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Comfort score80/100 (A)72/100 (B)
Feels-like high30°C33°C
Avg high / low29° / 19°31° / 22°
Rainfall86 mm114 mm
Rainy days89
Humidity73%72%
Air quality (AQI)5260

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Boston vs Philadelphia in August — FAQ

Is August better in Boston or Philadelphia?
Boston is the better pick in August — 80 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is hot, rainy, while Philadelphia is hot, rainy.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Philadelphia in August?
In August, Boston averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 114 mm.