Boise weather
At 5:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Boise sits 835 m (2,740 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Boise, Idaho, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Boise weather
Is it raining in Boise right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Boise this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–17° and lows of 2–9°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Boise lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Boise?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Boise weather by month
When is the best time to visit Boise?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Boise is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Boise?
December is the wettest month, with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Boise?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -5°C (22°F).
Does Boise have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 65 mm (2.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months