Minute Man National Historical Park in September
September at Minute Man National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 52°F, with about 3.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes September a busy month here.
- Average low
- 52°F
- Average high
- 76°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Daylight
- 12.3 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: about 101,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes September the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.4×) and the February low (0.4×).
September is our recommended month at Minute Man: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 64°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. 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 September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.3 hours of daylight in September 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 September may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 84°F / 60°F | 1.2× Busy | 53 Fair |
| September | 76°F / 52°F | 1.2× Busy | 50 Fair |
| October | 64°F / 41°F | 1.4× Busy | 27 Poor |
All twelve months at Minute Man, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Minute Man in September
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
September averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 52°F at Minute Man National Historical Park, with about 3.5 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.
September is busy at Minute Man National Historical Park (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 50/100. September is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is February. September sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 101,000 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.