May 17, 2012

Boston

FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE

Overview

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is known for the Italian immigrants that have dominated most of the areas. It has its famous pasta and pizza places that you could very well check out to try the Italian influence that is kept alive in the cuisine.

Boston is a bustling city that has attractions that you could also take time to visit. Here are some them:

  • Fenway Park
  • Freedom Trail
  • Museum of Science
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Trinity Church
  • Samuel Adams Brewery
  • North End
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library
  • Harpoon Brewery
  • Castle Island
  • Boston Common

Map

Weather / Climate

This city has a humid and continental climate but has slight influences from the nearby coasts. During the summer, it is humid, warm, and rainy. Boston winters are snowy, windy, and cold. Spring and autumn bring in mild conditions, and usually depends on the positioning of the set stream and direction of the wind.

July is the hottest in Boston with temperatures reaching to 23.3 degrees C but can reach 32 degrees C. The coldest is January with a drop to -1.5 degrees C.

The fog phenomenon is usually experienced in the early summer and spring. Thunderstorms or even hurricanes tend to visit Boston during the fall, usually from May-September. So far, only tornado warnings are given to Boston residents. It hasn’t actually experienced it yet.

Travel Weather Forecast for Boston
Today05/18/201205/19/201205/20/201205/21/2012
It is forcast to be Thunderstorm at 11:00 PM EDT on May 17, 2012
Thunderstorm
30°C/16°C
It is forcast to be Chance of a Thunderstorm at 11:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2012
Chance of a Thunderstorm
28°C/15°C
It is forcast to be Chance of a Thunderstorm at 11:00 PM EDT on May 19, 2012
Chance of a Thunderstorm
29°C/15°C
It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 20, 2012
Partly Cloudy
32°C/14°C
It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2012
Partly Cloudy
30°C/17°C

When to Travel

It is advisable for you to visit Boston right after Labor Day celebration and also the entire month of October. Months of May and June have unpredictable weather and this could be unpleasant for your trip. On the other hand, months of July and August tend to be extremely hot. But if that is what you want for your vacation in Boston, then these hot months would be perfect for you. Just remember to pack appropriate clothes.