Greenbelt Park in August
August at Greenbelt Park averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 66°F, with about 3.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes August a busy month here.
- Average low
- 66°F
- Average high
- 86°F
Range across the year: 25°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 3.9 in
- Daylight
- 13.5 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 11,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes August the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.8×) and the January low (0.4×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 52/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 76°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 36% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.5 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 130,314 recreation visits, up 67.8% from 77,642 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 44%, so August may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 87°F / 68°F | 1.7× Very busy | 38 Poor |
| August | 86°F / 66°F | 1.3× Busy | 52 Fair |
| September | 79°F / 59°F | 0.8× Quiet | 73 Good |
All twelve months at Greenbelt, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Greenbelt in August
The National Park Service tags 8 Greenbelt activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Azalea Trail 1.2 miles · 30-60 minutes
- Camping in Greenbelt Park, Maryland · reservation required
- Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps · 5-10 minutes
- Experience an Urban Oasis at Greenbelt Park · 1-2 days · reservation required
- Green Line - DC Metro · 1-2 days
- Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East · 30-90 minutes
- Perimeter Trail 5.2 miles · 60-120 minutes
- Yellow Line - DC Metro · 1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 66°F at Greenbelt Park, with about 3.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is busy at Greenbelt Park (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 52/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 11,000 recreation visits at Greenbelt Park, 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.