How Crowded Is Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in July?
July runs about 0.9× Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in July.
In a typical July the park sees about 910 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015 to 2025.
That makes July the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the September peak (1.6×) and the October low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 65/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated October at 72/100 — 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 83°F and an overnight low around 65°F, with about 4" of precipitation.
That average of about 74°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 26% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.5 hours of daylight in July to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2022 drew 3,518 recreation visits, down 56.6% from 8,110 in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
July is average at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is October.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is October. July sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2015–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2015–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.