Ready for summer weather in Boston? Record-setting heat could be heading our way.

Is Massachusetts ready for summer? It's time to break out the beachwear because we are turning the weather page in a major way.

First, to all those who have been complaining about a cold and wet spring: News flash, this spring was actually warmer and drier than average in the Boston area. How quickly we all forget what spring in New England truly is.  

Either way, the next several days are going to feel awfully different.

Warm Saturday and Sunday

Saturday proved to be Boston's first 80-degree day in 2026, hitting 80 degrees for a high (we hit 79 on May 5).   

This year's first 80 came a few weeks later than average and almost a month later than 2025. Put it all together, and you've got the warmest weekend in the Boston area since early October. Also, it was only the second rain-free weekend since April 1.  

And Sunday we hit 90 degrees at Logan Airport. These temperatures are well above normal, about 20 degrees above normal in fact. If you liked the summer-like warmth, you're in luck we have two more chances for 90 in the week ahead. 

Monday will be nice, but not as warm with an onshore wind limiting temperatures to the 70s near the coast to low 80s inland. Then comes the heat.

First 90-degree days of 2026

Models have been consistently hinting at a high chance of 90+ temperatures next Tuesday and Wednesday.

The record highs in Boston are 90 and 91 degrees, so we could be talking record heat next week. This is early for the first 90s in Boston, as the average is June 1. Last year it took until June 19. The humidity will also be building Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Short-lived heat

However, the heat is not going to last.

A cold front will bring the chance for thunderstorms Wednesday, some which could be strong to severe and cooler, more seasonable temperatures will follow it with the end of the week and upcoming weekend back in the 60s.