Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston)
Monument Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin in Boston
Bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin in Boston; a photographic stop on walking routes through historic downtown, contextualized by nearby colonial sites and museums.
How to Get to Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston) #
Find the statue on or near Boston Common and the adjacent historic district. The area is served by the MBTA (Green, Red, and Orange lines converge nearby) and multiple bus routes. Walking from Downtown or the Freedom Trail is straightforward.
Tips for Visiting Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston) #
- The statue is most approachable early morning when the Common is quieter-bring a coffee and watch dog walkers share the lawn.
- Combine a walk past this statue with the Freedom Trail route, which passes many of Boston's other historical sculptures and plaques.
- Bring a camera with a wide lens if trying to capture the statue with the skyline behind it.
Best Time to Visit Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston) #
Best in spring through fall for comfortable walking and accompanying historical sites.
Weather & Climate near Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston) #
Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1130 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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