How Crowded Is Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in July?
July runs about 1.9× Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park's average month, which makes it a very busy month here — roughly 16% of the park's yearly visitors come in July.
In a typical July the park sees about 39,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.3× the average — a 7-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 48/100 ("Fair"), versus the top-rated October at 65/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical July weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 66°F.
That average of about 76°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 41% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.4 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 212,899 recreation visits, down 14.6% from 249,166 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
July is very busy at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (about 1.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 1.9× the park's average, or 16% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 39,000 recreation visits at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.