Boston weather today is mostly cloudy with a high near 57°F and northeast winds at 5 to 8 mph—a decent start to the day, but don’t get too comfortable. Rain is on the way tonight and will stick around through Thursday morning, bringing some much-needed moisture to the region.
This morning should be dry across most of Boston, though coastal areas from Revere to Winthrop might see some patchy drizzle and fog lingering from overnight. By late afternoon, clouds will thicken up, especially as we head toward evening. The National Weather Service forecasters are calling this a “quick-hitting” system—the bulk of the rain will fall overnight and wrap up by Thursday afternoon, moving west to east across New England.
Tonight’s rain will be significant. Expect showers and scattered thunderstorms starting around 9 PM ET, with the heaviest rain between midnight and 7 AM Thursday. Rainfall totals should range from 0.25 to 1.00 inches, which is genuinely beneficial for our lawns and gardens after the dry stretch. A few rumbles of thunder are possible Thursday morning, so don’t be alarmed if you hear some noise early on.
What to do today: If you’re planning outdoor activities around Boston Common, the Esplanade, or any of the city’s parks, get them done before 6 PM ET. The concert Dethklok & Amon Amarth: The Amonklok Conquest at MGM Music Hall at Fenway tonight will be dry, but grab a Dethklok t-shirt as a memento. For those heading to Boston Legacy FC vs. North Carolina Courage at Gillette Stadium this evening, bring a light jacket—it’ll be cool and damp.
This weekend’s games: The Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros at Fenway Park on Friday (May 1) and the Bruins Rd 1 Hm Gm 3 vs. Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden that same night will both be indoors, so you’re safe from the rain. If you’re tailgating before the Red Sox game, consider a pop-up canopy tent with weights to shield from any lingering showers. Grab Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub now while availability is good, and pick up Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support.
Allergy alert: With increasing moisture and wind shifts, tree pollen counts may spike briefly today before the rain washes them away. If you’re sensitive, a saline sinus rinse Neti pot kit can help clear your sinuses before tonight’s wet weather moves in.
For dinner tonight, consider a warm pasta or stir-fry that won’t require grilling—save the portable propane grill for next week when conditions clear. You can order groceries on Amazon and have Amazon Fresh groceries delivered so you’re all set for a cozy evening indoors.
Looking ahead: Thursday stays wet (90% chance of rain, high 57°F), but Friday should improve with mostly cloudy skies and temps climbing. The weekend looks unsettled and cooler, so bundle up for outdoor plans.
