Pack or skip
Flip-flops for Boston in December
Verdict
Skip it
Highs around 42°F — too cool for open shoes.
Why
Boston in December averages highs of 42°F, lows of 28°F, 12 rainy days.
That climate means flip-flops isn't pulling its weight. Highs around 42°F — too cool for open shoes.
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