Updated October 2026
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site Weather by Month
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 83°F and a low of 63°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 35°F and an average low of 19°F. June, September and October are the wettest months, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation each.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
83°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
19°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
15.0 h of daylight
Average weather at Vanderbilt Mansion by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 19°F | 3.5 in | 9.3 h |
| February | 39°F | 20°F | 2.8 in | 10.4 h |
| March | 47°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 15.0 h |
| July | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 74°F | 54°F | 4.6 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 62°F | 42°F | 4.6 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 51°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 9.6 h |
| December | 40°F | 25°F | 3.8 in | 9.0 h |
| Year total | 47.1 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00306820, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Vanderbilt Mansion is at that time of year.
Vanderbilt Mansion weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 35°F in January, between 40°F in December and 39°F in February, with average lows between 19°F and 25°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 10.1 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.0 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 47°F in March to 71°F in May, with average lows between 27°F and 49°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 10.9 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.4 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 83°F in July, between 78°F in June and 82°F in August, with average lows between 58°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 13.4 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.0 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 74°F in September to 51°F in November, with average lows between 33°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 12.7 inches of precipitation, about 27% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 40°F to 70°F. Rain is not uncommon. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 70° F to 100° F. Humidity can be high throughout the summer months with periods of rain. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40° F to 70° F. Peak leaf season is mid-October. Rain is not uncommon. Winter: Temperatures usually range from 30° F to 50°F. Ice, Freezing Rain and Snow are not uncommon.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Vanderbilt Mansion
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 41.80°N, 73.94°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.5× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Vanderbilt Mansion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 63°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, with an average low of 19°F and an average high of 35°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June, September and October are the wettest months, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation each. February is the driest, at about 2.8 inches. The station records about 47.1 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site runs from about 9.0 hours a day in December to about 15.0 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00306820), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.