Assateague Island National Seashore in August
In August, Assateague Island National Seashore averages a high of 85°F and a low of 68°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 410,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 38 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 85° / 68°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 38m
- Visitors
- 410,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (moderate) and November (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Assateague, MD, 2.5 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 87° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 88° / 71° | Very busy | Hot |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| World War I Memorial | 88° / 71° | Busy | Hot |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Assateague Island National Seashore on nps.gov
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