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Boston or Seattle?
Both are food, culture and architecture destinations in North America. Boston adds history and shopping. Seattle adds nature and mountains.
| Boston | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | expensive | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | July, 28°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 3°C | December, 7°C |
| Known for | Fenway Park, Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, Faneuil Hall | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Boston | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 5°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 9°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 14°C | 14°C |
| May | 21°C | 18°C |
| Jun | 25°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 28°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 28°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 23°C | 22°C |
| Oct | 18°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 11°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 7°C | 7°C |
So which one?
Pick Boston if…
you want history and shopping. It suits families particularly well. It also works in May, October, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want nature and mountains. It suits couples particularly well. It also works in July, August.
Both are at their best in June, September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Boston or Seattle cheaper?
Boston is expensive for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, Boston or Seattle?
Boston peaks at 28°C in July; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.