Boston National Historical Park in February
February at Boston National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 25°F, with about 3.2" of precipitation and roughly 14" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 25°F
- Average high
- 39°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Snowfall
- 14 in
- Daylight
- 10.3 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 65,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes February the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 43/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 32°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 42% of annual visitors, choosing February instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.3 hours of daylight in February to explore — between the 8.9-hour midwinter low and the 15.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 2,383,812 recreation visits, down 13.1% from 2,744,458 in 2024.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 25°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
| March | 46°F / 31°F | 0.6× Quiet | 39 Poor |
All twelve months at Boston, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Boston in February
The National Park Service tags 21 Boston activities for winter. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Bark Ranger · 5-15 minutes
- Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park
- Charlestown Navy Yard: Dive into The History of the Yard at the Visitor Center's Exhibits
- Learn about Boston's "Wicked" High Tides · 20-40 minutes
- Old North Church: Tour this Historic Church Known for the Two Lanterns · 15-30 minutes
- Paul Revere House: Step Back in Time at The Revere's Family Home · 20-45 minutes
- USS Constitution Museum: Learn about the Role of "Old Ironsides" in U.S. Naval History · 30-90 minutes
- Walk the Freedom Trail · 2-12 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 25°F at Boston National Historical Park, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation and roughly 14 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
February is very quiet at Boston National Historical Park (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. February sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 65,000 recreation visits at Boston National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.