New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in July
July at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 67°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 2.9× the park's average month, which makes July a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 67°F
- Average high
- 84°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 14.7 hours
Roughly 24% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: about 28,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at New Bedford Whaling; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.3× the average — a 9-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 44/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 76°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.9 miles from the park.
July 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 14.7 hours of daylight in July 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 July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 78°F / 60°F | 1.3× Busy | 76 Excellent |
| July | 84°F / 67°F | 2.9× Very busy | 44 Poor |
| August | 82°F / 66°F | 1.6× Busy | 64 Good |
All twelve months at New Bedford Whaling, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 67°F at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, with about 3.6 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.
July is very busy at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (about 2.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 44/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 2.9× the park's average, or 24% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 28,000 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.