Bostonians looking forward to sun-splashed beaches and barbecues this Memorial Day weekend are in for a treat—at least for the first half—as clear skies and toasty temperatures set the stage for summer fun. According to the National Weather Service, today's conditions are prime with sunny skies and a high near 85 degrees, followed by a night of clear skies and a low around 57.
As Worcester rebounds from a soaking May, placing on its 10th wettest record, Boston’s weather pivots sharply to the kind of warmth that invites one to think of beaches and cream-colored sands; Saturday’s sunny high is expected to be around 77 degrees, falling to a partly cloudy and calm 57 degrees by night, this substantial shift presented an ideal opportunity for beachgoers. "Friday is ideal beach day to start Memorial Day weekend," says a report by NBC Boston, with a suggestion that now is the time to benefit from the beaches before the sea breeze kicks in on Saturday, cooling the coast.
Sunday rolls in with more clouds and the chance for a pop-up shower or brief downpour, but NBC Boston assures it's "not something to cancel plans over." A slight chance of showers continues into Sunday night, keeping temperatures steady with a low around 58 and southeast winds softly brushing past at 5 to 7 mph.
The outlook for Memorial Day itself, remains up in the air with the forecast calling for cloudy skies and a chance of rain in the afternoon; the chance of precipitation standing at 30%, but the evening looks wetter with rain expected to fall steadily and the likelihood jumping higher to 80% according to the National Weather Service. As we inch closer to the holiday Monday, the conversation shifts from beach weather to whether the planned outdoor activities might need reevaluating – "Memorial Day is the tougher forecast," NBC Boston adds, hinting at the fickle nature of New England weather.
Looking beyond the weekend, Boston should expect some precipitation with a chance of showers on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The temperatures are suspected to fluctuate, reaching highs around 79 on Tuesday, dropping somewhat to 76 on Wednesday, and finally dialing down to a milder 65 on Thursday. In the nights to follow, temperatures will hover around the high 50s to low 60s, with varying chances of showers throughout. It's a roller coaster of weather to navigate, indeed, but one that is all too familiar for the city’s hardy residents.
