Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in August
August at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 75°F. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes August a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 75°F
- Average high
- 90°F
Range across the year: 41°F to 91°F
- Daylight
- 13.2 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: roughly 1,300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2022 to 2025.
That makes August the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.5×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 63/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is December: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 82°F is hot, with afternoons near 90°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 24% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.2 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.9-hour midwinter low and the 14.1-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 23,378 recreation visits, down 1.7% from 23,792 in 2023.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 91°F / 75°F | 1.0× Average | 49 Fair |
| August | 90°F / 75°F | 0.7× Quiet | 63 Good |
| September | 86°F / 70°F | 0.8× Quiet | 73 Good |
All twelve months at Reconstruction Era, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Reconstruction Era in August
The National Park Service tags 7 Reconstruction Era activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become A B.A.R.K. Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park · 15-30 minutes
- Become a Junior Ranger at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park · 1-2 hours
- Birding on the Capers Creek Trail · 30-60 minutes
- Explore the Lay of the Land Exhibit · 30-120 minutes
- Hike the Capers Creek Trail · 30-60 minutes
- Join a Ranger Program at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park · 30-60 minutes
- Visit the Frontlines of Freedom Exhibit · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 90°F and an overnight low around 75°F at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is quiet at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 63/100. Our recommended month is December.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is January. August sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2022–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2022–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.