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.
Statue of Benjamin Franklin (Boston) at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -7° - 2° | -8° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 4° | -7° | 88 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | -1° | 104 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 14° | 6° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 21° | 15° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 22° | 92 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 24° | 18° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 98 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
