Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in July
July at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 87°F and an overnight low around 65°F, with about 5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes July a busy month here.
- Average low
- 65°F
- Average high
- 87°F
Range across the year: 26°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 5.0 in
- Daylight
- 14.2 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: roughly 5,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes July the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 47/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 76°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 30% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.2 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 43,203 recreation visits, down 21.8% from 55,270 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 11.4%, so a July visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 84°F / 61°F | 1.2× Busy | 59 Fair |
| July | 87°F / 65°F | 1.3× Busy | 47 Fair |
| August | 87°F / 63°F | 1.1× Average | 58 Fair |
All twelve months at Andrew Johnson, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Andrew Johnson in July
The National Park Service tags 4 Andrew Johnson activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 87°F and an overnight low around 65°F at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, with about 5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is busy at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 47/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. July sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 5,000 recreation visits at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, 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.