What to wear running
What to Wear Running in Boston Today
Right now in Boston, MA: feels like 52°F, rain
A short-sleeve shirt with shorts is plenty for most. A light long-sleeve or arm sleeves take the edge off the first mile if you tend to start cold. Wind is up, so a packable wind shell on top blocks the chill and tucks away once it eases. Light rain in the mix, so stick with wicking layers and a brimmed cap, and leave the shell at home so you do not overheat.
The kit
- Lightweight Running T-Shirt
- Waterproof Running Jacket
- Running Shorts (5")
- Lightweight Running Socks
- Daily Trainer Running Shoe
- Running Hat with Brim
Feels like
52°F
Actual
52°F
Wind
17 mph
Humidity
77%
Coach tips
- ·Wind at 17mph: a wind shell will make a big difference
- ·Light rain out there: moisture-wicking layers and a brimmed cap handle it, and skipping the shell keeps you from overheating.
- ·Chilly start: light gloves feel good for the first mile or two, then tuck them away once you warm up.
At a glance
How to dress over the next 12 hours in Boston
Now, 52°F
Short-sleeve tee, shorts, mid-height socks
6 PM, 44°F
Cap, long-sleeve top, tights, tall socks
Typical kit at each hour’s feels-like temperature, listed only where the call changes. The live kit above is today’s exact pick.
Timing
Coolest upcoming hour in Boston: 3 AM (feels like 36°F). RunnersKit scores every hour across heat, wind, rain, and air quality. The app tells you before your best window opens.
Running in Boston: what the weather does to your run
Boston serves cold, wind, and damp in equal measure. Winter runs along the Charles are exposed and raw, with wind chill the deciding factor more often than snow. Summers are warm and humid but short, and the city's prime marathon-training fall is cool, crisp, and close to ideal.
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