Morristown National Historical Park in May
May at Morristown National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 72°F and an overnight low around 50°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes May a busy month here.
- Average low
- 50°F
- Average high
- 72°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 14.3 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: about 24,000 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 April peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 53/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is August: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 61°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.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 14.3 hours of daylight in May 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 May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 62°F / 41°F | 1.3× Busy | 30 Poor |
| May | 72°F / 50°F | 1.2× Busy | 53 Fair |
| June | 82°F / 60°F | 1.3× Busy | 51 Fair |
All twelve months at Morristown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Morristown in May
The National Park Service tags 4 Morristown activities for spring. 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
May averages a daytime high near 72°F and an overnight low around 50°F at Morristown National Historical Park, with about 4.1 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.
May is busy at Morristown National Historical Park (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 53/100. Our recommended month is August.
The busiest month is April 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 24,000 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.