Morristown National Historical Park in August
August at Morristown National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 64°F, with about 4.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes August an average month here.
- Average low
- 64°F
- Average high
- 85°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 4.9 in
- Daylight
- 13.6 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 21,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes August the 7th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
August is our recommended month at Morristown: 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 9.6 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 30% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.6 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 183,001 recreation visits, down 12.1% from 208,138 in 2024.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 86°F / 66°F | 1.3× Busy | 43 Poor |
| August | 85°F / 64°F | 1.0× Average | 59 Fair |
| September | 78°F / 56°F | 1.1× Average | 59 Fair |
All twelve months at Morristown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Morristown in August
The National Park Service tags 4 Morristown activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown · 15-30 minutes
- Experience Jockey Hollow
- Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site
- Go on a Guided Tour of the Ford Mansion · 45 minutes · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 64°F at Morristown National Historical Park, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is average at Morristown National Historical Park (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 59/100. August is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 21,000 recreation visits at Morristown National Historical 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.