Boston African American National Historic Site in December
December at Boston African American National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 29°F, with about 4.3" of precipitation and roughly 9" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 29°F
- Average high
- 42°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 4.3 in
- Snowfall
- 9 in
- Daylight
- 8.9 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 5,900 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
That makes December the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.9×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 36°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 69% of annual visitors, choosing December instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 8.9 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 365,864 recreation visits, down 7% from 393,386 in 2024.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 52°F / 38°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 55 Fair |
| December | 42°F / 29°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| January | 37°F / 23°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
All twelve months at Boston African American, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Boston African American in December
The National Park Service tags 9 Boston African American activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park
- Explore Boston with a Free Audio Tour
- Explore the Black Heritage Trail® · 60-90 minutes
- Museum of African American History: Explore the Rich History of the 19th-Century Black Community on Beacon Hill · reservation required
- National Parks of Boston: Find Your Park Anywhere · 30-60 minutes
- Visit Historic Faneuil Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 29°F at Boston African American National Historic Site, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation and roughly 9 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Boston African American National Historic Site (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 6,000 recreation visits at Boston African American National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1989–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.