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Weather

Quick Stats

Temperature Averages Spring – High: 56 °F
Spring – Low: 41 °F
Summer – High: 80 °F
Summer – Low: 63 °F
Fall – High: 62 °F
Fall – Low: 47 °F
Winter – High: 39 °F
Winter – Low: 25 °F
Precipitation Averages Spring: 3.56 in.
Summer: 3.22 in.
Fall: 3.75 in.
Winter: 3.65 in.
What to Pack
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Hats
  • Rain boots
  • Raincoat
  • Scarves
  • Umbrella
  • Winter coat

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The weather in Boston is certainly nothing to brag about. The summer months are nice and warm, but the winter months are freezing and full of snow. While the low temperatures are not necessarily enjoyable, there are a few good things about going to school in Boston during the wintertime. First of all, snow and ice in the city make for a difficult commute, and it can be very dangerous for students walking to class. This means there is a good amount of snow days for Northeastern students. The winter months also allow for fun activities like ice skating on Frog Pond or the Christmas tree lighting in the Boston Commons. 

Fall and spring seasons in Boston are relatively comfortable and really show off the city's beauty. It does seem to rain a lot in Boston, but Northeastern provides underground tunnels that transport you around campus so you can avoid getting wet. If you don't mind the cold and enjoy a change in seasons, you won't mind Boston's weather much at all.

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Weather at Northeastern University

mcreegan

'13

International Business

3.1
B-

Temporate

During the summer Boston is beautiful and the weather is accommodating, however, during the winter it is freezing with no sun and tons of rain.

Feb 08, 2012

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Weather at Northeastern University

EatMyHotDawg

'15

Entrepreneurship

1.9
C-

Winter Is Brutal

Expect a large amount of rain during your first months, as you should with any New England school. The cold can be nice when it yields snow, but there will no doubt be times when you come to envy your friends in southern and/or western schools. There will most likely be some days so cold you feel restricted to your dorm. Despite the large amount of snow that Boston can get, classes are rarely canceled, so don't anticipate any snow days but rather an occasional canceled class given the right timing.

Jan 16, 2012

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Weather at Northeastern University

riedym

'15

Nursing

3.5
B

Northeastern...

We're in Boston so it's cold from November through about March. As long as you're okay with wearing a winter coat to a party and walking to and from class with some snow on the ground, you'll be fine. When the weather is nice, everyone is outside playing frisbee, lounging, studying, walking, etc. The weather definitely isn't my favorite part about NU, but it's not horrible.

Jan 02, 2012

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