Warm Midweek, Cooler Weekend With Showers Forecast for Massachusetts

Temperatures to fluctuate from the 60s to 80s as rain chances increase over the next few days.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:34am

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The Boston area and much of Massachusetts will see unseasonably warm temperatures on Wednesday, with highs reaching the upper 70s and low 80s inland. However, a shift in the weather pattern will bring cooler temperatures and increased rain chances for the weekend, including the possibility of non-severe thunderstorms on Thursday.

Why it matters

This weather pattern is a significant departure from the typical April conditions in Massachusetts, with the warm midweek temperatures being the warmest the region has felt since early October 2025. The fluctuating temperatures and rain chances could impact outdoor plans and activities over the next several days.

The details

Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with the warmest temperatures expected inland where highs could reach the mid-80s. Overnight, showers will move in from the west, with the heaviest rain focused north of the Mass Pike. Thursday will see more cloud cover and a chance of showers and non-severe thunderstorms, especially between 4-8 PM. As a cold front moves through, temperatures will drop for the weekend, with highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s on Saturday and mid-60s on Sunday, but also a chance of rain on Sunday.

  • Wednesday will see the warmest temperatures, with highs reaching the upper 70s in Boston and mid-80s inland.
  • Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, showers will move in from the west, with the heaviest rain north of the Mass Pike.
  • On Thursday, the best chance of showers and non-severe thunderstorms will be between 4-8 PM.
  • Temperatures will drop for the weekend, with highs only reaching the upper 50s to low 60s on Saturday and mid-60s on Sunday.

The players

Kelly Ann Cicalese

A meteorologist reporting on the weather forecast for the Boston area and Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking ahead to a few rounds of showers in the days ahead. Next threat for showers tomorrow could contain some non-severe thunderstorms.”

— Kelly Ann Cicalese, Meteorologist

What’s next

Residents should monitor the weather forecast and be prepared for fluctuating temperatures and rain chances over the next several days, especially on Thursday when there is a possibility of non-severe thunderstorms.

The takeaway

This unseasonably warm weather in mid-April is an unusual occurrence, but the cooler temperatures and increased rain chances for the weekend will bring a more typical spring weather pattern back to the region.