Boston African American National Historic Site in January
January at Boston African American National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 37°F and an overnight low around 23°F, with about 3.4" of precipitation and roughly 14" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 23°F
- Average high
- 37°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4 in
- Snowfall
- 14 in
- Daylight
- 9.2 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 1,800 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Boston African American; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 2.9× the average.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 2/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 30°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. 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 January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.2 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 365,864 recreation visits, down 7% from 393,386 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 42°F / 29°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| January | 37°F / 23°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 25°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 4 Poor |
All twelve months at Boston African American, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Boston African American in January
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
January averages a daytime high near 37°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Boston African American National Historic Site, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation and roughly 14 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.
January is very quiet at Boston African American National Historic Site (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 2/100. Our recommended month is October. January draws about 6% of the visits Boston African American sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around January.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.1× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 2,000 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.