Minute Man National Historical Park in December
December at Minute Man National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 24°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 24°F
- Average high
- 42°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- 8.9 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 53,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.4×) and the February low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 31/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 33°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 32% of annual visitors, choosing December instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 8.9 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 993,124 recreation visits, up 12.9% from 879,316 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 7.2%, so December may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 52°F / 32°F | 0.8× Quiet | 37 Poor |
| December | 42°F / 24°F | 0.6× Quiet | 31 Poor |
| January | 37°F / 18°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 38 Poor |
All twelve months at Minute Man, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Minute Man facilities as closed during December 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- The Wayside: Home of Authors (visitor center): closed all month (October 24, 2026 to December 31, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 42°F and an overnight low around 24°F at Minute Man National Historical Park, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Minute Man National Historical Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 31/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is February. December sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 53,000 recreation visits at Minute Man 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.