Colonial National Historical Park in August
In August, Colonial National Historical Park averages a high of 87°F and a low of 68°F, with 5.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 236,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 35 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 87° / 68°F
- Precipitation
- 5.4in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 35m
- Visitors
- 236,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (very busy), April (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Newport News Intl AP, VA, 8 miles from the park's center, 42 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 85° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 88° / 71° | Very busy | Hot |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Colonial National Historical Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Colonial National Historical Park · National parks to visit in August