Boston, Philippines: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Boston, Philippines? If you're planning to go to Boston, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Boston
- Important essentials for Boston
- Activities for Boston
- Boston in January: weather and what to pack
- Boston in February: weather and what to pack
- Boston in March: weather and what to pack
- Boston in April: weather and what to pack
- Boston in May: weather and what to pack
- Boston in June: weather and what to pack
- Boston in July: weather and what to pack
- Boston in August: weather and what to pack
- Boston in September: weather and what to pack
- Boston in October: weather and what to pack
- Boston in November: weather and what to pack
- Boston in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Boston, Philippines
Based on the climate and weather in Boston, the best time to go is September. See below for details.
Important essentials for Boston, Philippines
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Boston, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage
Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.
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Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
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N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.
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(U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.
U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more
General health necessities
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Emergency water purifier
Some rural areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a good kit.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types A, B and C. This one works in most locations, but you may want to check with your hotel.
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Boston. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
What to wear/what to pack for Boston, Philippines by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
In January, Boston is pretty consistently hot and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and regularly jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boston, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 90%.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
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Sunglasses
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and help you stay cool.
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
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Waterproof sandals
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Skirts
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Loose-fit shorts
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Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
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Bug repellent
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A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
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100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
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Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We recommend:
February
If you go to Boston in February, you will notice that it is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Waterproof sandals
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against UV rays:
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
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Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
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Loose-fit shorts
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Sunglasses
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Skirts
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A rain jacket to layer with a coat
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100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
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Rain pants
These can be essential in a rainstorm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We suggest:
March
If you go to Boston in March, you will notice that it is extremely warm, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sunglasses
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Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from skin damage:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Skirts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
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Waterproof phone bag
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Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases remain dry. We recommend:
April
If you visit Boston during April, you might notice that it is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunglasses
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Skirts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are essential in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
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Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We suggest:
May
In May, Boston can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boston, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 90%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our favorite:
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and cool you.
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We recommend:
June
June here is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and cool you.
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We like:
July
July is consistently hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and protect you from UV rays:
-
Sunglasses
-
Skirts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
A rain coat to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases don't get wet. We like:
August
August for Boston is extremely hot and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Skirts
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Sunglasses
-
Bug repellent
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and keep you cool.
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is an excellent one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things stay dry. We suggest:
September
September here can be very hot and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from skin damage:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses to provide UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We like:
October
In October, Boston is consistently hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boston, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 90%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Breatheable shirts
A breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against the sun:
-
Sunglasses
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Skirts
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We recommend these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is an excellent option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags stay dry. We suggest:
November
If you are traveling to Boston in November, you will notice that it can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can keep you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
-
Skirts
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
-
Bug repellent
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Sunglasses
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are a lifesaver in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings don't get wet. We like:
December
In December, Boston is pretty consistently hot, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boston, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Skirts
-
Sunglasses
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses can provide UV protection and cool you.
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you cool and guard against skin damage:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags remain dry. We like:
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