How Crowded Is National Park of American Samoa in May?
May runs about 0.9× National Park of American Samoa's average month, which makes it an average month here — roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in May.
In a typical May the park sees roughly 2,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002 to 2025.
That makes May the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.5×) and the June low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score May rates 62/100 ("Good"), versus the top-rated June at 84/100 — the best overall balance of crowds and daylight.
Because June, July and August together draw about 19% 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 11.3 hours of daylight in May to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 22,567 recreation visits, up 86% from 12,135 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 30.2%, so May may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
Frequently Asked Questions
May is average at National Park of American Samoa (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good". The single best month overall is June.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is June. May sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 2,000 recreation visits at National Park of American Samoa, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002–2025.
Where to stay near National Park of American Samoa in May
Booking a May trip to National Park of American Samoa? Compare hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near the park with live May availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near National Park of American Samoa
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Visiting National Park of American Samoa in May?
Get crowd forecasts and lodging deals for National Park of American Samoa by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
See the full ranking of the best national parks to visit in May.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2002–2025). Updated 2026-07-14.