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Wind-Whipped Boston Gets One-Day Sun Break Before Columbus Day

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Published on October 09, 2026
Wind-Whipped Boston Gets One-Day Sun Break Before Columbus DaySource: Grzegorczyk1 / Wikimedia Commons

Boston gets a clean, sunny Friday, but the wind will make the 67-degree high feel like a proper October reset. The city then gets its best outdoor window Saturday before rain moves in Sunday night and exits by Monday morning.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

The National Weather Service Boston/Norton office expects sunny skies Friday, with west winds of 12 to 17 mph and gusts of 23 to 35 mph, according to its latest forecast discussion. Temperatures should reach the mid-60s during the afternoon, and no watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the area.

Saturday looks calmer and sunny, with a high near 64, light northwest winds and a partly cloudy night near 48.

Sunday Starts Pleasant And Ends Wet

Sunday will be mostly cloudy but mild, with a high near 65. Rain arrives Sunday afternoon and evening, with showers continuing overnight; the chance of measurable rain is 40–50% in far eastern Massachusetts at 8 p.m. Sunday. Sunday's low is around 54.

That sharper overnight timing builds on Hoodline's earlier weekend outlook, which forecast a rainy holiday stretch. For Boston residents making outdoor plans, Saturday is the cleaner bet, while Sunday evening may call for a backup plan.

Columbus Day Starts Damp

Rain should exit by Monday morning, with only a slight chance of showers on Columbus Day.

Monday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 55. Tuesday brings a slight chance of showers, with unsettled weather possible late Tuesday or Wednesday; a possible round of rain could arrive around midweek; dry weather is expected to return by Thursday.

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