Gulf Islands National Seashore in August
In August, Gulf Islands National Seashore averages a high of 90°F and a low of 73°F, with 8.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 763,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 15 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 90° / 73°F
- Precipitation
- 8.6in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 15m
- Visitors
- 763,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), November (moderate) and December (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL, 11 miles from the park's center, 102 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 92° / 70° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 84° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 88° / 69° | Very busy | Hot |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 89° / 75° | Busy | Hot |
| Canaveral National Seashore | 91° / 73° | Busy | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gulf Islands National Seashore on nps.gov
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