Boston National Historical Park in January
January at Boston National Historical Park 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 0.3× 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 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 55,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Boston; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.9× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
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 2.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 42% 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 2,383,812 recreation visits, down 13.1% from 2,744,458 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 42°F / 29°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 36 Poor |
| January | 37°F / 23°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 25°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
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Things to do at Boston in January
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
January averages a daytime high near 37°F and an overnight low around 23°F at Boston National Historical Park, 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 2.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Boston National Historical Park (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 55,000 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.