Best Time to Drive: Boston, MA to New York City, NY

The best time to drive from Boston, MA to New York City, NY is May, June, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. December is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

June

Also great

August

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 32°F

Feb

Difficult 34°F

Mar

Challenging 41°F

Apr

Good 51°F

May

Great 61°F

Jun

Great 70°F

Jul

Good 76°F

Aug

Great 74°F

Sep

Great 67°F

Oct

Good 56°F

Nov

Challenging 46°F

Dec

Difficult 37°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~3.5

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 34°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Difficult

March

Avg temp 41°F

Rainy days ~4.2

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 51°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 61°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~4.2

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 74°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 67°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 56°F

Rainy days ~4.2

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 46°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 37°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Climate Context

Boston, MA

Northeast

New York City, NY

Northeast

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