Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in May
May at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 54°F. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes May a busy month here.
- Average low
- 54°F
- Average high
- 76°F
Range across the year: 25°F to 86°F
- Daylight
- 14.0 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 27,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes May the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.9×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 68/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 65°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 41% of annual visitors, choosing May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 14 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.4-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 212,899 recreation visits, down 14.6% from 249,166 in 2024.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 70°F / 44°F | 1.1× Average | 61 Good |
| May | 76°F / 54°F | 1.3× Busy | 68 Good |
| June | 84°F / 62°F | 1.5× Busy | 61 Good |
All twelve months at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in May
The National Park Service tags 5 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Jr. Ranger at the Boyhood Home
- Birdwatching at the Birthplace Unit · 5-120 minutes
- Observe Wildlife at the Birthplace Unit · 5-60 minutes
- Shop at the Boyhood Home Bookstore · 5-30 minutes
- Travel the Pathway of a President · 10 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
May averages a daytime high near 76°F and an overnight low around 54°F at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
May is busy at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 27,000 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 2026-10-11.