Minute Man National Historical Park in November
November at Minute Man National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 52°F and an overnight low around 32°F, with about 3.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes November a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 52°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in November: about 65,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes November the 8th-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 November rates 37/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 42°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. 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 November instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.5 hours of daylight in November 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 November may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How November compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 64°F / 41°F | 1.4× Busy | 27 Poor |
| November | 52°F / 32°F | 0.8× Quiet | 37 Poor |
| December | 42°F / 24°F | 0.6× Quiet | 31 Poor |
All twelve months at Minute Man, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in November 2026
The National Park Service lists these Minute Man facilities as closed during November 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)
Things to do at Minute Man in November
The National Park Service tags 5 Minute Man activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Visit Hartwell Tavern · 5-90 minutes
- Bike The Battle Road Trail · 1-4 hours
- Guided Tours & Special Programs · 30-120 minutes
- Junior Ranger Activity at Minute Man NHP · 1-4 hours
- Hike the Battle Road Trail · 1-4 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
November averages a daytime high near 52°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Minute Man National Historical Park, with about 3.7 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.
November is quiet at Minute Man National Historical Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 37/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is February. November sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical November sees about 65,000 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.