Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Boston in December?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 42°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
42°F
Cold
Direct sun feels cool at best; shade is jacket weather.
Night
28°F
Freezing
Deep freeze after sunset — every exposed step counts.
Why
Boston in December averages highs of 42°F, lows of 28°F, 12 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.