Minute Man National Historical Park in February
February at Minute Man National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 19°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes February a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 19°F
- Average high
- 39°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.3 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in February: about 30,000 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 Minute Man; by contrast October, the busiest, runs about 1.4× the average — so February is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score February rates 44/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 29°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 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 993,124 recreation visits, up 12.9% from 879,316 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 7.2%, so February may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How February compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F / 18°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 38 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 19°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 44 Poor |
| March | 48°F / 27°F | 0.7× Quiet | 38 Poor |
All twelve months at Minute Man, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in February 2027
The National Park Service lists these Minute Man facilities as closed during February 2027. 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 (January 1, 2027 to July 4, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
February averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 19°F at Minute Man National Historical Park, with about 2.7 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.
February is very quiet at Minute Man National Historical Park (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 44/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is February. February sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical February sees about 30,000 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.