Boston is kicking off Thursday, June 25, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 85°F — take advantage of every hour before a stormier pattern sweeps through Friday.
Today’s Setup
High pressure is holding firm through this afternoon, delivering warm, comfortable sunshine with light southwest winds around 5 mph. Dewpoints stay on the agreeable side, so it won’t feel heavy or muggy — just classic New England summer at its best. The National Weather Service notes the pattern shifts overnight as a warm front linked to a surface low tracking through southern Ontario begins pushing east toward the region.
Best Window To Be Outside
All of Thursday is yours. Run the Esplanade along the Charles, take the kids to the Frog Pond splash pad in Boston Common, or head down to Castle Island for harbor views and a sea breeze. Golfers, today is a gift — low wind, bright skies, and temperatures hovering near 85°F. Conditions stay pleasant well into the evening, making tonight equally ideal for outdoor plans.
Gameday Weather: Red Sox vs. Yankees at Fenway
The Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees series opens tonight at Fenway Park under near-perfect conditions. Head to Kenmore Square in your Boston Red Sox jersey and Boston Red Sox fitted cap — this is exactly the kind of night that makes Fenway special. Still need seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before they’re gone. The series runs through Sunday, so keep reading for the weekend weather outlook below.
Also tonight: Joji: SOLARIS at TD Garden and Wale & Smino at Citizens House of Blues Boston — both under clear skies with zero weather concerns.
Friday Rain and Storm Risk
Friday is a different story. The National Weather Service has increased its confidence in a severe weather risk for Friday afternoon. Showers will likely push west to east across the region overnight into Friday morning, with rain chances reaching 50% through the day. As instability builds by Friday afternoon, a round of thunderstorms is possible — forecasters note good wind shear in place, which could support stronger storms. Stay weather-aware if you’re heading out.
Humidity climbs Friday as southerly winds push dewpoints into the mid-to-upper 60s. The high stays near 83°F, but it’ll feel stickier than today.
If you’re heading to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for World Cup Match 61 (Norway vs. France) on June 26, or catching HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! at Xfinity Center Friday night, pack a rain jacket and check the forecast before you leave.
Grill Tonight, Not Tomorrow
With Friday looking wet, Thursday evening is your prime outdoor cooking window. Fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. A grill brush and scraper set keeps things clean, and an instant-read meat thermometer ensures everything comes off perfectly. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door. And if you’re thinking ahead to the weekend, check out this deal on a 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler Just $24 on Amazon — perfect for when the sun returns.
Next Few Days
Saturday brings more shower activity before a warming and drying trend builds heading into next week, per the National Weather Service. Target Sunday onward for beach trips, patio gatherings, or anything that needs a reliable weather window. The Red Sox host the Yankees through Sunday — fingers crossed the Saturday game catches a break between rain bands.
