How Crowded Is Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument in May?
May runs about 0.9× Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in May.
In a typical May the park sees about 710 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2016 to 2025.
That makes May the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.9×) and the December low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 80/100 ("Excellent"), versus the top-rated September at 77/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical May weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 77°F and an overnight low around 57°F, with about 4.3" of precipitation.
That average of about 67°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% 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 14.1 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 7,704 recreation visits, down 22.3% from 9,913 in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
May is average at Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is December. May sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2016–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2016–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.