George Washington Birthplace National Monument in July
July at George Washington Birthplace National Monument averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F, with about 4.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 2.3× the park's average month, which makes July a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 68°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 4.7 in
- Daylight
- 14.4 hours
Roughly 19% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: about 20,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at George Washington Birthplace; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.2× the average — a 13-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 31/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 78°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.2 miles from the park.
July 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 14.4 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 72,072 recreation visits, up 22.2% from 58,983 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 32.3%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 84°F / 64°F | 1.7× Very busy | 56 Fair |
| July | 88°F / 68°F | 2.3× Very busy | 31 Poor |
| August | 86°F / 66°F | 1.4× Busy | 52 Fair |
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Things to do at George Washington Birthplace in July
The National Park Service tags 9 George Washington Birthplace activities for summer. Here are 8 of them. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage Trail · 1-2 days
- Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State Park · 1 day · reservation required
- Attend a George Washington Birthplace Ranger Program · 45-60 minutes
- Birding at the Birthplace
- Fishing at the Birthplace · 30-120 minutes
- Hiking the Dancing Marsh Loop Trail · 30-45 minutes
- Hiking the Nature Trail · 30-50 minutes
- Picnicking at the Birthplace · 10-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 68°F at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is very busy at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (about 2.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 31/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 2.3× the park's average, or 19% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 20,000 recreation visits at George Washington Birthplace 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.