Mississippi National River & Recreation Area in August
August at Mississippi National River & Recreation Area averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 62°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.4× the park's average month, which makes August a busy month here.
- Average low
- 62°F
- Average high
- 80°F
Range across the year: 9°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 13.9 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 34,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011 to 2025.
That makes August the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.4×) and the December low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 47/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 71°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 2.2 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 33% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.9 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 8.6-hour midwinter low and the 15.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 224,722 recreation visits, down 12.3% from 256,133 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 22.6%, 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 | 83°F / 64°F | 1.4× Busy | 47 Fair |
| August | 80°F / 62°F | 1.4× Busy | 47 Fair |
| September | 72°F / 53°F | 1.1× Average | 63 Good |
All twelve months at Mississippi, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Mississippi in August
The National Park Service tags 5 Mississippi activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Kayak in the park with Paddle Share · reservation required
- Earn a Junior Ranger Badge · 10-15 minutes
- Enjoy a Coffee with a Ranger!
- Go on a Day Hike at Coldwater Spring
- Visit the Mississippi River Visitor Center · 5-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 62°F at Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is busy at Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (about 1.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 47/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. August sits at about 1.4× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 34,000 recreation visits at Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2011–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2011–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.