Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Somerville
We currently track 14 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Somerville, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.
Local favourites
Sunset is at 17:44 and golden hour starts at 17:05.
City snapshot
10h 31min
Daylight
Find sunny terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor seating in Somerville in real time. Sun Map is a community-driven guide where users mark where the sun hits outdoor terraces in Somerville. Tap a spot for opening hours, reviews and directions.
Top 10 sunny terraces in Somerville
The ten best sun spots in Somerville right now, ranked from 14 mapped terraces.
Avenue kitchen + bar
Boston Avenue 158
2
Sun score
Bloc
Bow Street 11
2
Sun score
Boston Burger Company
Davis Square 37
2
Sun score
Caffè Nero
Assembly Row 375
2
Sun score
Life Alive Organic Café
Holland Street 20-40
2
Sun score
Mr. Crêpe
Davis Square 51
2
Sun score
Neighborhood Restaurant
Bow Street 25
2
Sun score
New Leaf Espresso
Highland Avenue 310
2
Sun score
Revival Cafe + Kitchen
Elm Street 197
2
Sun score
Sound Bites Cafe
Broadway 704
2
Sun score
The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.
Best chance of evening sun today
No sun right now — these spots have the best aspect until sunset at 17:44.
Avenue kitchen + bar
Boston Avenue 158
11%
chance
Beacon Street Pizza
Beacon Street 147
11%
chance
Bloc
Bow Street 11
11%
chance
Boston Burger Company
Davis Square 37
11%
chance
Caffè Nero
Assembly Row 375
11%
chance
Life Alive Organic Café
Holland Street 20-40
11%
chance
Mr. Crêpe
Davis Square 51
11%
chance
Neighborhood Restaurant
Bow Street 25
11%
chance
Ranked by sun path, sunset, open western aspect and shade from buildings.
The sun in Somerville this week (week 44)
Here is the sun outlook for Somerville, 26 Oct–1 Nov. We track 14 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.
The best day for evening sun is Monday, when the sun sets at 17:47 after 10h 36min of daylight.
Days get 15 minutes shorter this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 16:39.
Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Monday in Somerville and pick a spot with sun until 17:47.
| Day | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 Oct Best evening | 17:47 | 10h 36min |
| Tuesday 27 Oct | 17:46 | 10h 34min |
| Wednesday 28 Oct | 17:44 | 10h 31min |
| Thursday 29 Oct | 17:43 | 10h 29min |
| Friday 30 Oct | 17:42 | 10h 26min |
| Saturday 31 Oct | 17:40 | 10h 23min |
| Sunday 1 Nov | 16:39 | 10h 21min |
The sun in Somerville today
Sunrise
07:13
Sun highest
12:29
Sunset
17:44
Golden hour
17:05
Daylight
10h 31min
Explore by type
Pick what you're after in Somerville – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.
14 spots
Avenue kitchen + bar
Boston Avenue 158
Beacon Street Pizza
Beacon Street 147
Bloc
Bow Street 11
Boston Burger Company
Davis Square 37
Caffè Nero
Assembly Row 375
Life Alive Organic Café
Holland Street 20-40
Mr. Crêpe
Davis Square 51
Neighborhood Restaurant
Bow Street 25
New Leaf Espresso
Highland Avenue 310
Revival Cafe + Kitchen
Elm Street 197
Salt + Stone
Assembly Row 463
Sound Bites Cafe
Broadway 704
Taqueria el Barrio
South Street 101
Zaruma Gold
Woodbine Street 37
Sunset in Somerville month by month
How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Somerville across the year.
| Month | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16:37 | 9h 25min |
| February | 17:17 | 10h 35min |
| March | 18:51 | 11h 54min |
| April | 19:26 | 13h 22min |
| May | 19:59 | 14h 36min |
| June | 20:24 | 15h 16min |
| July | 20:21 | 14h 59min |
| August | 19:47 | 13h 55min |
| September | 18:56 | 12h 31min |
| October | 18:04 | 11h 6min |
| November | 16:24 | 9h 48min |
| December | 16:13 | 9h 6min |
Updated automatically
Guide: sun and terraces in Somerville
Sun Map maps 14 outdoor spots in Somerville, including 0 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.
Good to know
- Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Somerville keep it longest.
- Prefer shade? Filter on Shade for umbrellas, pergolas and awnings.
- Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.
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FAQ – Somerville
- Which terraces in Somerville are in the sun right now?
- Sun Map calculates the sun's position in real time and shows which of the 14 terraces, rooftop bars and beach clubs in Somerville are sunny right now – and how long the sun lasts.
- Where can I find rooftop bars in Somerville?
- Filter by rooftop bar, roof terrace or beach club in Somerville and sort by sun right now, distance or reviews from real guests.
- Is Sun Map free?
- Yes. Search, sun hours, opening hours and directions are free – no account needed.
- Can I find terraces with shade in Somerville?
- Yes. Filter by Shade for parasols, pergolas, awnings or natural shade – and by Wind shelter on breezy days. Sun and shade can be selected together.
- Which quick filters are available in Somerville?
- Last sun after 7pm, beer & after work, coffee, rooftop bar, beach club, waterfront, pool bar, garden, live music, dog friendly, sidewalk seating, wind shelter and shade – combine several at once.
- How is the Top 10 in Somerville ranked?
- By SunScore, which weighs sun quality, ratings (both Sun Map and Google Maps), community activity and how complete a listing is. Placement cannot be bought.
- How do I know if the sun is out right now?
- Guests report ☀️, ⛅ or 🌧️ with one tap, and reports from the last two hours show the live conditions. The week forecast also blends sun hours, temperature and clear skies into the best day.
- Do I need an account?
- No. As a guest you can browse every terrace, the map and the city guides. An account is only needed for favourites, check-ins, reviews and friends.
- How do we decide where the crew goes for after work in Somerville?
- Start an AW poll in Sun Map: pick 2–3 sunny spots, set a time and share the link via WhatsApp, SMS or any chat app. Everyone votes without an account and sees the result live – the winner gets a trophy.
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