New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in August
August at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 66°F, with about 4.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.6× the park's average month, which makes August a busy month here.
- Average low
- 66°F
- Average high
- 82°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Daylight
- 13.7 hours
Roughly 13% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 15,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes August the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.9×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 64/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is May: 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 2.9 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 49% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.7 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 18,330 recreation visits, up 7.6% from 17,034 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 78.4%, 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 | 84°F / 67°F | 2.9× Very busy | 44 Poor |
| August | 82°F / 66°F | 1.6× Busy | 64 Good |
| September | 75°F / 59°F | 1.1× Average | 74 Good |
All twelve months at New Bedford Whaling, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 82°F and an overnight low around 66°F at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is busy at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (about 1.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 64/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.6× the park's average, or 13% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 15,000 recreation visits at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.