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Climate in Boise

Boise, United States has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 12.3°C and the city receives roughly 801 mm of precipitation across 91 rainy days a year, with around 1751 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
72/100

Climate overview

Boise, United States has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 12.3°C and the city receives roughly 801 mm of precipitation across 91 rainy days a year, with around 1751 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -2.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Boise is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average12.3°C
  • Warmest monthJul (27°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-2.5°C)
  • Comfort score72/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Boise receives about 801 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 91 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Boise sees an estimated 1751 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Boise monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan8.5°C-2.5°C41 mm5128 h
Feb9.8°C-1.2°C41 mm5135 h
Mar13.1°C2.1°C52 mm6144 h
Apr17.8°C6.8°C66 mm7156 h
May22.4°C11.4°C86 mm10143 h
Jun25.8°C14.8°C100 mm11142 h
Jul27°C16°C97 mm11147 h
Aug25.8°C14.8°C90 mm10155 h
Sep22.4°C11.4°C69 mm8166 h
Oct17.8°C6.8°C59 mm7156 h
Nov13.1°C2.1°C55 mm6144 h
Dec9.8°C-1.2°C45 mm5135 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Boise are Sep, May, Aug. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    9°C / -2°C

    127 mm rain

  • Spring

    18°C / 7°C

    204 mm rain

  • Summer

    26°C / 15°C

    287 mm rain

  • Autumn

    18°C / 7°C

    183 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Boise has a climate comfort score of 72/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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