Boston weather today is sunny and 65°F with light northwest winds around 9 mph—one of those gorgeous spring days that makes you want to get outside and stay there.
If you’ve got tickets to the Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros at Fenway Park today or tomorrow, you’re in luck. Today’s conditions are ideal for baseball—clear skies, comfortable temps, and minimal wind. Grab a Boston Red Sox jersey or Boston Red Sox fitted cap to show your colors, and you can Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still looking. Tomorrow’s game (Saturday) will see a 50% chance of showers developing by afternoon, so pack an umbrella if you’re heading to the ballpark then.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to around 47°F and only a 20% chance of light rain showers after 3 AM—mostly for inland areas. The National Weather Service notes that scattered showers are possible after midnight as a weak system moves in from the west, but the best chance for rain will be across the interior of New England.
Saturday shapes up differently. Rain chances increase to 50% during the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 60°F. That evening into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussion indicates a more significant system moving in, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible Saturday night. The Cape and Islands should watch for better chances of heavier rain Sunday as a coastal low pressure system tracks nearby.
What to do today: This is prime time for outdoor activities. Golfers should head out—conditions are nearly perfect with calm winds and sunshine. If you’re thinking about fishing this weekend, today’s your best bet before Saturday’s rain arrives. And grilling? Absolutely. Fire up your propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer and grill brush and scraper set will help you nail your cookout. If you’re setting up a patio gathering, outdoor string lights and a patio furniture set will make the space inviting before the rain arrives.
For dinner tonight, take advantage of perfect grilling weather. Cook up your favorite proteins, and if you need ingredients, you can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Looking ahead: Sunday will be mostly cloudy with rain likely and a high near 57°F. Conditions improve early next week, but unsettled weather returns mid to late week. Check back for updates as that system develops.
Stay dry Saturday night, and enjoy today’s sunshine while it lasts!
