What is the weather like in Boston vs Richmond in October?

In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Richmond averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 104 mm.

Boston vs Richmond in October

Richmond is the better pick in October — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is nice, rainy, clean air, while Boston is nice, rainy, clean air.

Boston vs Richmond — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	22°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	23° / 11°
Rainfall	100 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	39	37

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

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best September74
Richmond 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best May85

Boston vs Richmond in October — FAQ

Is October better in Boston or Richmond?: Richmond is the better pick in October — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is nice, rainy, clean air, while Boston is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Richmond in October?: In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Richmond averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 104 mm.