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Boston weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
40°F 4°C
27°F -2°C
3 in 7 cm
Jan
33°F 0°C
19°F -7°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
23°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Mar
42°F 5°C
29°F -1°C
3 in 8 cm
Apr
54°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
3 in 7 cm
May
63°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
3 in 8 cm

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Thursday
Dec 24
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
29°F -1°C
Friday
Dec 25
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
31°F 0°C
Saturday
Dec 26
Hi:
41°F 5°C
Lo:
31°F 0°C
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Resident population: 1,422,000 Annual visitors: 6,120,000 (est.)
  • Major features: shopping, historic sites, beaches, nightlife, golf courses
  • 16,580 TripAdvisor reviews of 493 accommodations, 73 attractions and 383 restaurants
With its ultramodern skyline, it's easy to forget that Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, was once a small town of Bedouin traders.
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Things to Do: Scenery and natural wonders

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Arnold Arboretum
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 331 attractions in Boston

No matter what the season, you'll find residents of Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and other Boston areas out enjoying the beautiful scenery, boning up on botany or walking their dogs.  Boston celebrates...

Attraction type: Gay bar; Park; Garden
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George's Island
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 331 attractions in Boston

The largest of the Boston Harbor Islands is a great spot for hiking and exploring.

Attraction type: Island; Scenic/historic walking area
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Charlestown Navy Yard
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 331 attractions in Boston

Established in 1800 as one of the country's original naval maintenance centers, the Navy Yard is now the home of the USS Constitution.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Marina; Historic site
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Fan Pier
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #130 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Scenic/historic walking area
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HarborWalk
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #141 of 331 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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Storrow Drive

Scenic, but busy road that winds along the Charles River.

Attraction type: Street; Scenic drive
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Greenway Zoomahs
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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