Boston & New England Thanksgiving Weather Forecast 2026

Planning Thanksgiving in Boston or New England? See Farmers’ Almanac’s 2026 outlook for cool weather, possible northern flurries, and holiday travel.

by Farmers' Almanac Staff Updated: November 12, 2026

A brisk turkey trot, a chilly football game, or a few holiday snowflakes? Here’s the Farmers’ Almanac Thanksgiving outlook for Boston and New England.

From a family gathering in Boston to Thanksgiving dinner in a Vermont farmhouse, holiday plans are taking shape across New England. Before you pack the car—or decide who gets the extra seat by the fireplace—here’s what our long-range outlook suggests.

For November 23–26, 2026, Farmers’ Almanac favors cool, mainly fair conditions across the Northeast and New England, with possible flurries in northern areas and at higher elevations. Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

Which Areas Does This Forecast Cover?

This article focuses on Boston and Greater Boston, along with the six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

All are included in our Northeast & New England long-range forecast region. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

Will Thanksgiving Be Cold in Boston?

The regional outlook points to a cool holiday period, but it does not provide a specific temperature forecast for Boston. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

Lay out a favorite sweater for dinner and leave room in the suitcase for a coat. If your family tradition includes a morning run or a walk along the Charles, choose your layers using the local forecast closer to the day.

Will It Rain or Snow on Thanksgiving?

Mainly fair weather is favored regionally. The possibility of flurries applies to northern areas and higher elevations; it does not establish a snowfall forecast for Boston, Providence, or Hartford. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.

Heading to northern Maine or the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire? Check your destination’s forecast separately before setting out.

What About Thanksgiving Football and Turkey Trots?

Running before the feast or cheering from the sidelines? Set aside an extra layer for the time you’ll spend standing around before the start or after the final whistle. A blanket can earn its place beside the folding chairs, too.

For a backyard game, keep the kickoff flexible so everyone can join between kitchen duties and visiting relatives.

Traveling Around New England?

Whether your holiday takes you from Boston to the Berkshires, Connecticut to coastal Maine, or Rhode Island to New Hampshire, check forecasts for your stops along the way.

Before departure, consult National Weather Service local forecasts, state road reports, and airline updates if you’re flying.

What About Black Friday and Thanksgiving Weekend?

This outlook covers November 23–26. It does not extend to November 27–29, so shopping excursions and the trip home need a separate forecast check. Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life.