Hampton National Historic Site in April
April at Hampton National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 45°F. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes April a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 45°F
- Average high
- 66°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 87°F
- Daylight
- 13.0 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 1,600 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes April the 9th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
April is our recommended month at Hampton: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 55°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 5.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% of annual visitors, choosing April instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 13 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 9.2-hour midwinter low and the 14.8-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 48,158 recreation visits, up 292.8% from 12,260 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 27.9%, so April may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 54°F / 34°F | 0.7× Quiet | 54 Fair |
| April | 66°F / 45°F | 0.8× Quiet | 66 Good |
| May | 73°F / 55°F | 1.4× Busy | 52 Fair |
All twelve months at Hampton, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Hampton in April
The National Park Service tags 6 Hampton activities for spring. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bark Ranger at hampton
- Become A Hampton Jr. Ranger · 1 hour
- Bird Watching at Hampton
- Hampton Audio Tour · 45 minutes
- Mansion Tours · 45-60 minutes · reservation required
- Picnicking at Hampton
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 45°F at Hampton National Historic Site. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is quiet at Hampton National Historic Site (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 66/100. April is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. April sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Hampton National Historic Site, 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.