What is the weather like in Boston during early February? Is it possible to go outdoors?
I am travelling to Boston from India for some work during early Feb. Will it be possible to step outdoors? If I want to visit some bars/pubs whats the best public transport to take? How expensive are cabs in Boston?
February will be vary cold, indeed. Hank is correct that it is warmer than January… However, the high temperature averages 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 Celsius) instead of 36 (2 C) degrees, so I hardly call that a big difference and it is certainly still very cold, with lows at night in the 20s F (-6 to 0 C). It also snows the most in January and February, especially early February.
I recommend wearing layers, since it will likely be very warm indoors and you don’t want to be stuck in a big woolly sweater all night, sweating because you didn’t wear something lighter underneath (so you could take the sweater off). Make sure you have gloves and either a coat with a hood or a separate hat and coat. I hate hats, but if it’s cold and windy, a hat is a necessity.
Public transportation will get you everywhere you need to go within the city of Boston. Take the train to your destination and if it’s very late when you’re going back, then it would be time to take a taxi (to be on the safe side, since you’re not familiar with the city). A taxi will cost only $5-$10 if you’re going a short distance (a couple miles). However, during high traffic times, public transportation will probably be faster.
To find more info no the public transit system, you can visit this website: http://www.mbta.com/ For more info on the subway lines specifically, use this link: http://www.mbta.com/traveling_t/schedules_subway.asp
Enjoy your trip, and post again if you have anymore questions.
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