Massachusetts
National parks in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has no national park, but 7 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod National Seashore | May, Jun and Sep | Aug | 79° / 26° | 3,771,000 |
| Boston National Historical Park | May and Sep | Jul | 82° / 23° | 2,549,000 |
| Minute Man National Historical Park | May and Sep | Oct | 85° / 18° | 958,000 |
| Salem Maritime National Historical Park | May, Aug and Sep | Oct | 80° / 18° | 534,000 |
| Boston African American National Historic Site | May and Sep | Jun | 82° / 23° | 383,000 |
| Lowell National Historical Park | May and Sep | Jul | 85° / 16° | 208,000 |
| Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site | May and Sep | Jun | 85° / 19° | 58,000 |
Massachusetts parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 7 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 220,000 | none |
| February | 250,000 | none |
| March | 383,000 | none |
| April | 589,000 | none |
| May | 759,000 | Cape Cod National Seashore, Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Lowell National Historical Park, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site |
| June | 1,066,000 | Cape Cod National Seashore |
| July | 1,345,000 | Cape Cod National Seashore |
| August | 1,271,000 | Cape Cod National Seashore, Salem Maritime National Historical Park |
| September | 995,000 | Cape Cod National Seashore, Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Lowell National Historical Park, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site |
| October | 857,000 | none |
| November | 421,000 | none |
| December | 306,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.