Boston is in for one of its best Fridays of the year — mostly sunny skies, a high near 85°F, and north winds around 8 mph that keep it comfortable despite the summer-like heat. The National Weather Service is calling for zero rain chance today, putting Boston roughly 15 degrees above the early June average of the lower 70s. Head to the Esplanade, Castle Island, or the Public Garden while the window is wide open — a weekend storm system is building fast.
Today’s Setup
High pressure anchored over the Southeast U.S. is feeding Boston unseasonably warm, dry air through Friday. The NWS Boston/Norton office notes that a well-mixed atmosphere will push highs into the upper 80s across the metro, with coastal spots like Revere Beach and South Boston warming up efficiently under a north wind. For golfers, this is about as good as early-June conditions get — and a golf ball gift set Titleist would make a solid Father’s Day gift while you’re at it.
Best Window To Be Outside
All of Friday is yours. Temperatures peak near 85°F this afternoon, then ease overnight to a comfortable low around 65°F with southeast winds 3 to 8 mph — windows-open sleeping weather. Take full advantage before the weekend gets complicated.
Tonight’s lineup is loaded: 5 Seconds of Summer bring their EVERYONE’S A STAR! World Tour to TD Garden tonight — show up in a 5 Seconds of Summer t-shirt and enjoy the warm summer air on the walk over. Kid Cudi’s Rebel Ragers Tour also hits Xfinity Center out in Mansfield. Still hunting for seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek before they’re gone.
Saturday Storm Risk
Saturday starts deceptively nice — near 91°F with partly sunny skies — but the National Weather Service is flagging a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing by afternoon and evening, with some storms potentially strong to severe. The NWS warns explicitly of “a few strong to severe thunderstorms” Saturday evening, with southwest wind gusts up to 25 mph possible. If you’re planning outdoor time along the Harborwalk or near the Hatch Shell, front-load your Saturday morning and stay flexible after lunch. Storm chances carry into Saturday night with another 40% window before and after 10 PM ET.
Josh Groban with special guest Jennifer Hudson plays TD Garden on Saturday — that show is safely indoors, but factor in the commute if storms are firing by showtime.
Fire Up The Grill Tonight
Don’t wait for Saturday — grill tonight while conditions are perfect. Burgers, steaks, and grilled chicken with corn on the cob are calling your name. Keep an instant-read meat thermometer on hand for perfect doneness every time, and a grill brush and scraper set makes post-cookout cleanup painless. Our smoke tri-tip guide is worth a read if you want to try something beyond the usual. A Father’s Day grilling set is also a smart buy right now with the holiday coming up. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
After the weekend clears, the National Weather Service expects dry, cooler conditions to settle in early next week as onshore flow returns — a welcome break from the heat. Temperatures then trend back toward summerlike values by midweek. Browse outdoor gear deals to stock up for the season ahead.
