Boston is starting Thursday with a slight chance of rain showers before 11 AM ET, then mostly cloudy skies and a high near 65°F — keep a jacket handy for the morning commute and you’ll be in solid shape by lunchtime.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says a weak shortwave is pushing lingering moisture through southern New England this morning, with showers sticking around longest over southeast Massachusetts through midday before drier air filters in from the north. A northeast wind around 7 mph adds a real bite to the air. At 65°F, you’re running a few degrees below normal for late May, so don’t let the calendar fool you into leaving the layers at home. Check the Boston weather forecast for afternoon updates.
Best Window To Be Outside
After 11 AM ET, rain chances fall off quickly. The afternoon should be dry, even if clouds linger over the skyline. Midday is your best shot — a walk along the Esplanade, errands near Faneuil Hall, or a quick lunch out on the Greenway should all be manageable. Temperatures slide back toward 47°F overnight under mostly cloudy skies.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up today. A light rain jacket handles the morning, and something wind-resistant keeps that northeast breeze from cutting through. Pollen season is still in full swing across the metro — eye drops for allergy itch relief are worth tossing in your bag before heading out.
Game Day & Events This Week
Red Sox fans, you’ve got a full home stand: the Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on Friday May 22, Saturday May 23, and Sunday May 24. Friday is the pick of the bunch — mostly sunny with a high near 63°F, perfect for tailgating on Lansdowne Street. Saturday looks mostly cloudy but stays dry through most of the day. Sunday is shaping up as the weekend’s wettest day per the National Weather Service, so keep an eye on the forecast before heading to the ballpark. Gear up with a Boston Red Sox jersey or a Boston Red Sox fitted cap.
For concert fans, the week is stacked. The Charlie Puth Whatever’s Clever! World Tour plays MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday, May 22, and Ari Lennox brings The Vacancy Tour to the same stage on Saturday, May 23. Both are indoors — grab tickets on SeatGeek while you can.
The headliner of the weekend: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band bring the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour to TD Garden on Sunday, May 24. It’s indoors, but the walk over from North Station on a cool May evening calls for a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band hoodie. Find tickets on StubHub if you haven’t locked in seats yet.
Dinner Tonight
Cool, cloudy Thursday is prime slow-cooker weather. Load a programmable slow cooker with chili or beef stew this morning and come home to a warm meal ready to go. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is made for thick soups and braises on a night like this. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Friday is the standout of the week — mostly sunny, near 63°F, zero rain. Get outside and enjoy it. The Memorial Day weekend picture is coming into focus: cooler-than-normal temps in the low-to-mid 60s, with Saturday manageable and Sunday the most likely washout of the three days. If you’re heading to Fenway or anywhere outdoors this weekend, pack a rain layer for Sunday and check back for updates.
