Boston African American National Historic Site in May
May at Boston African American National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 67°F and an overnight low around 50°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes May an average month here.
- Average low
- 50°F
- Average high
- 67°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 14.4 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 33,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
That makes May the 4th-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 May rates 68/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 58°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. 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 May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 14.4 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 8.9-hour midwinter low and the 15.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 365,864 recreation visits, down 7% from 393,386 in 2024.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 56°F / 41°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 64 Good |
| May | 67°F / 50°F | 1.1× Average | 68 Good |
| June | 76°F / 60°F | 2.8× Very busy | 53 Fair |
All twelve months at Boston African American, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Boston African American in May
The National Park Service tags 9 Boston African American activities for spring. 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
May averages a daytime high near 67°F and an overnight low around 50°F at Boston African American National Historic Site, with about 3.3 inches of precipitation. 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.
May is average at Boston African American National Historic Site (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 33,000 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.