Our recommendation
Visit Sagamore Hill in May
May offers pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season). For comparison, July is the most crowded month (~1.5× the average month) and January is the quietest.
Annual visits
122K
2025
Busiest month
Jul
1.5× avg
Quietest month
Jan
0.4× avg
10-yr trend
rising
+199.2%
How crowded is Sagamore Hill by month?
Relative crowd level by month (1.0 = the park's average month), from NPS visitation records 1979–2025.
Month-by-month crowd, weather & daylight
| Month | Crowd level | Best-time score | Avg high / low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | 43 Poor | 38°F / 25°F | 9.4 h |
| February | Quiet | 40 Poor | 40°F / 25°F | 10.4 h |
| March | Quiet | 38 Poor | 47°F / 31°F | 11.7 h |
| April | Average | 45 Fair | 60°F / 41°F | 13.1 h |
| May★ best | Average | 58 Fair | 70°F / 51°F | 14.3 h |
| June | Busy | 61 Good | 78°F / 60°F | 14.9 h |
| July | Busy | 45 Fair | 83°F / 66°F | 14.7 h |
| August | Busy | 46 Fair | 81°F / 65°F | 13.6 h |
| September | Average | 58 Fair | 74°F / 59°F | 12.3 h |
| October | Average | 45 Fair | 63°F / 49°F | 10.9 h |
| November | Average | 40 Poor | 52°F / 39°F | 9.7 h |
| December | Quiet | 35 Poor | 43°F / 31°F | 9.1 h |
Climate normals (1991–2020) from the nearest NOAA station (USC00301309, ~6.5 mi away).
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About visiting Sagamore Hill
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in NY and a relatively quiet park, drawing about 122,000 recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has climbed over the past decade, up roughly 199.2%, so crowds are trending heavier each year. Crowds concentrate sharply by season: July is the busiest month at about 1.5× the park's average month, while January is the calmest at roughly 0.4× — a 4-to-1 swing between high and low season. Roughly 35% of the year's visitors arrive in the three summer months of June, July and August alone, so timing a trip outside that window is the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels. Weather swings from an average high-season warmth near 75°F in July down to about 31°F in January, with the wettest stretch in September. About 7 months a year see comfortable average temperatures in the 50–80°F range, which is part of why crowd timing and weather timing don't always line up. The sweet spot is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season). Visit then and you trade a little peak-season certainty for noticeably shorter lines and easier parking than the July rush. Daylight ranges from about 9.1 hours in midwinter to 14.9 hours near the summer solstice, which shapes how much ground you can cover in a day. These crowd figures are drawn from 1979–2025 of National Park Service visitor-use records, paired with 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals, and are updated as new monthly data is released.
Park overview
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Explore 83 acres of natural surroundings, historic buildings and trails to become inspired by the legacy of one of America's most popular presidents.
Weather & conditions
The Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound moderates the climate of Long Island and Sagamore Hill. Spring: Highs average between 50 F and 70 F. Snow in early March becomes rain by April. Summer: Average highs range between 70 F and the upper 80s F. Summers are drier but thunderstorms are possible. Fall: Highs are from the mid-50s F to the mid-70s F. Fall is the driest season, but showers are possible. Winter: Highs are around 40 F. Snow showers are common; the largest accumulations come in February.
Park overview text courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
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Getting to Sagamore Hill
The nearest airport is Westchester County Airport (HPN), about 47 mi (1 hr 17 min drive) away. Most visitors reach Sagamore Hill by car.
Frequently Asked Questions
May offers pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season) at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. The park is busiest in July (about 1.5× the average month) and quietest in January.
July is the busiest month at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, running roughly 1.5 times the park's average monthly visitation.
January is the quietest month at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, at about 0.4× the average month — a good choice if you want to avoid crowds.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site recorded about 122,124 recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has been rising over the past decade (+199.2%).
Based on 1991–2020 climate normals, the warmest month at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site averages about 75°F (July). See the month-by-month table above for the full picture.
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the closest airport to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, about 47 mi (1 hr 17 min drive) away.
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Water quality of lakes near Sagamore Hill
If you are planning to swim, paddle or fish on this trip, these graded lakes are within a 40-mile drive. Grades are A–F from EPA and state-agency sampling.
- Oakland Lake water qualityGrade — · 16 mi · NY
- Oscaleta Lake water qualityGrade — · 29 mi · NY
- Lake Rippowam water qualityGrade — · 29 mi · NY
- Lake Waccabuc water qualityGrade — · 29 mi · NY
- Peach Lake water qualityGrade — · 33 mi · NY
Beach water quality near Sagamore Hill
Beaches within a 40-mile drive, graded on multi-year bacteria sampling from EPA BEACON — worth checking before you plan a swim day.
- Lloyd Neck Bath Club water qualityGrade A · 1 mi · NY
- Stehli Beach water qualityGrade A · 5 mi · NY
- Hobart Beach - Bay water qualityGrade A · 6 mi · NY
- Hobart Beach - Inlet water qualityGrade A · 6 mi · NY
- Locust Point Yacht Club water qualityGrade A · 17 mi · NY
Sources: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Crowd index = a month's visits ÷ the park's average month.