Boston African American National Historic Site in October
October at Boston African American National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 48°F, with about 4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 48°F
- Average high
- 62°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Daylight
- 10.8 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 16,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1989 to 2025.
That makes October the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.9×) and the January low (0.1×).
October is our recommended month at Boston African American: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 55°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 October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.8 hours of daylight in October 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 October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 73°F / 58°F | 1.0× Average | 73 Good |
| October | 62°F / 48°F | 0.6× Quiet | 64 Good |
| November | 52°F / 38°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 55 Fair |
All twelve months at Boston African American, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Boston African American in October
The National Park Service tags 11 Boston African American activities for fall. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- History at Sunset Walking Tours · 75-90 minutes · reservation required
- Walk the Black Heritage Trail® · 60-90 minutes · reservation required
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
- Explore Boston with a Free Audio Tour
- Explore the Black Heritage Trail® · 60-90 minutes
- National Parks of Boston: Find Your Park Anywhere · 30-60 minutes
- Visit Historic Faneuil Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 48°F at Boston African American National Historic Site, with about 4 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.
October is quiet at Boston African American National Historic Site (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 64/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. October sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 16,000 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.