How Crowded Is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in August?
August runs about 1.2× Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument's average month, which makes it a busy month here — roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in August.
In a typical August the park sees about 360 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024 to 2025.
That makes August the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the June peak (2.4×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 59/100 ("Fair"), versus the top-rated October at 76/100 — pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
Typical August weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 92°F and an overnight low around 71°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation.
That average of about 81°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 45% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.3 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.7-hour midwinter low and the 14.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 3,763 recreation visits, up 7.1% from 3,513 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
August is busy at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is October.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2024–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2024–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.