Boston is opening Sunday, June 7 with a gorgeous stretch of sunshine and a high near 82°F — but don’t get too comfortable. Showers and isolated thunderstorms arrive after 2 PM ET, so front-load your outdoor plans today.
Today’s Setup
This morning is your window. Skies are mostly sunny with west winds around 13 mph and gusts to 25 mph — perfect for a walk along the Esplanade, a run around the Charles River path, or a trip out to Castle Island. Temperatures peak near 82°F before falling back toward 75°F as northeast flow develops later in the day. A mid-level trough tracking south out of northern New England is what’s triggering this afternoon’s activity, per the National Weather Service.
Best Window To Be Outside
Plan to wrap up outdoor activities by 1 PM ET. The National Weather Service puts storm chances at 50% through the afternoon, rising to 70% overnight. NWS forecasters note that while severe weather isn’t expected, thunder is possible and small hail can’t be ruled out. Some showers may produce locally heavy downpours given elevated moisture in the atmosphere. Central and eastern Massachusetts — including metro Boston — will see the highest storm coverage. Rain should taper by 11 PM ET, with drier, cooler air sweeping in on north winds overnight.
What To Wear Or Bring
Grab a compact travel umbrella before heading out this afternoon. If you’re exploring the Greenway or the North End later, a packable rain jacket is a smart call. Tonight’s big shows are mostly indoors — Summer Walker’s Still Finally Over It Tour at TD Garden and the Baby Keem Ca$ino Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway — so you’ll stay dry inside the venues. Just plan for a wet walk to your T stop or rideshare. A Summer Walker t-shirt is the right vibe for the show; just layer up for the walk home.
This Week’s Event Outlook
Monday clears out beautifully — sunny, high near 74°F, the cleanest day of the early week. ROSALÍA brings her LUX TOUR 2026 to TD Garden on June 11. Dave Matthews Band plays an outdoor Xfinity Center show on June 12 — keep an eye on the midweek forecast, as the National Weather Service is tracking a front that may bring showers mid-to-late week. For World Cup fans: Haiti vs. Scotland kicks off at Gillette Stadium on June 13 — Find tickets on StubHub and grab Official team gear on Fanatics before the match. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you want to compare prices.
Rainy Night Comfort Food
With storms rolling in this afternoon, tonight is a perfect slow cooker night. Set up a pot of chili or beef stew in a programmable slow cooker before the rain arrives and dinner will be hot and ready by evening. Going stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is built for a big pot of soup. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday is the gem of the week — sunny, 74°F, light northeast breeze. Heat and humidity build through Tuesday with highs potentially pushing toward 87°F. The National Weather Service is watching a front mid-to-late week that may bring a period of showers and thunderstorms, but the pattern looks mainly dry through early next week. Stay tuned to the Boston weather forecast for updates.
