George Washington Birthplace National Monument in June
June at George Washington Birthplace National Monument averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 64°F, with about 4.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.7× the park's average month, which makes June a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 64°F
- Average high
- 84°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4 in
- Daylight
- 14.6 hours
Roughly 14% of the park's yearly visitors come in June: about 15,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes June the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.3×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score June rates 56/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 74°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 16.2 miles from the park.
June 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 14.6 hours of daylight in June 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 June may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How June compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 77°F / 55°F | 1.2× Busy | 69 Good |
| June | 84°F / 64°F | 1.7× Very busy | 56 Fair |
| July | 88°F / 68°F | 2.3× Very busy | 31 Poor |
All twelve months at George Washington Birthplace, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Birthplace in June
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
June averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 64°F at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, with about 4.4 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.
June is very busy at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (about 1.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 56/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. June sits at about 1.7× the park's average, or 14% of annual visitation.
A typical June sees about 15,000 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.