George Washington Birthplace National Monument in May
May at George Washington Birthplace National Monument averages a daytime high near 77°F and an overnight low around 55°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes May a busy month here.
- Average low
- 55°F
- Average high
- 77°F
Range across the year: 29°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- 14.1 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 11,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes May the 5th-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 May rates 69/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 66°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.
Because June, July and August together draw about 45% of annual visitors, choosing May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 14.1 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.4-hour midwinter low and the 14.6-hour summer high.
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 May may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 70°F / 46°F | 1.3× Busy | 57 Fair |
| May | 77°F / 55°F | 1.2× Busy | 69 Good |
| June | 84°F / 64°F | 1.7× Very busy | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at George Washington Birthplace, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at George Washington Birthplace in May
The National Park Service tags 9 George Washington Birthplace activities for spring. 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
May averages a daytime high near 77°F and an overnight low around 55°F at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, with about 3.9 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.
May is busy at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 69/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 11,000 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.