Fort Matanzas National Monument in August
August at Fort Matanzas National Monument averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 77°F, with about 6.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes August a busy month here.
- Average low
- 77°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 49°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 6.4 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 68,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes August the 3rd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.5×) and the December low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 33/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is December: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 82°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.8 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 35% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.1 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 10.1-hour midwinter low and the 13.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 653,152 recreation visits, down 4% from 680,040 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 14.7%, so a August visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 88°F / 77°F | 1.5× Busy | 25 Poor |
| August | 88°F / 77°F | 1.3× Busy | 33 Poor |
| September | 86°F / 76°F | 0.9× Average | 51 Fair |
All twelve months at Fort Matanzas, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 77°F at Fort Matanzas National Monument, with about 6.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is busy at Fort Matanzas National Monument (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 33/100. Our recommended month is December.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. August sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 68,000 recreation visits at Fort Matanzas National Monument, 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.