Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in May
May at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 57°F, with about 4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes May an average month here.
- Average low
- 57°F
- Average high
- 79°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 94°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Daylight
- 13.9 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in May: roughly 1,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002 to 2025.
That makes May the 5th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.6×).
May is our recommended month at Washita Battlefield: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 68°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 5.3 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 29% of annual visitors, choosing May instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 13.9 hours of daylight in May to explore — between the 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 11,048 recreation visits, down 10.7% from 12,369 in 2024.
How May compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 71°F / 47°F | 1.3× Busy | 41 Poor |
| May | 79°F / 57°F | 1.1× Average | 61 Good |
| June | 88°F / 66°F | 1.3× Busy | 40 Poor |
All twelve months at Washita Battlefield, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
May averages a daytime high near 79°F and an overnight low around 57°F at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, with about 4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.3 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
May is average at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 61/100. May is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. May sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical May sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2002–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.