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

In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Washington averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 84 mm.

Boston vs Washington in October

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

Boston vs Washington — October climate, side by side

	Boston	Washington
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	21°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	100 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	76%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	39	42

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

Boston vs Washington in October — FAQ

Is October better in Boston or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in October — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is nice, rainy, clean air, while Boston is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Washington in October?: In October, Boston averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Washington averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 84 mm.