Updated October 2026
Best Time to Visit Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical ParkConnecticut
Best month to visit
May
69°F / 46°F avg high / low
Our recommendation
Visit Weir Farm in May
May offers pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season). For comparison, August is the most crowded month (~1.6× the average month) and February is the quietest.
- Annual visits
- 30K
- 2025
- Busiest month
- Aug
- 1.6× avg
- Quietest month
- Feb
- 0.3× avg
- 10-yr trend
- steady
- -3.6%
How crowded is Weir Farm by month?
Relative crowd level by month (1.0 = the park's average month), from NPS visitation records 1993–2025.
Month-by-month crowd, weather & daylight
Weir Farm National Historical Park weather by month →
| Month | Crowd level | Best-time score | Avg high / low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | 41 Poor | 36°F / 18°F | 9.3 h |
| February | Very quiet | 45 Fair | 39°F / 20°F | 10.4 h |
| March | Very quiet | 47 Fair | 47°F / 27°F | 11.7 h |
| April | Quiet | 56 Fair | 59°F / 37°F | 13.1 h |
| Mayour pick | Busy | 48 Fair | 69°F / 46°F | 14.3 h |
| June | Busy | 54 Fair | 78°F / 56°F | 15.0 h |
| July | Very busy | 48 Fair | 82°F / 62°F | 14.7 h |
| August | Very busy | 47 Fair | 80°F / 60°F | 13.7 h |
| September | Busy | 48 Fair | 74°F / 52°F | 12.3 h |
| October | Busy | 27 Poor | 62°F / 41°F | 10.9 h |
| November | Quiet | 46 Fair | 51°F / 31°F | 9.6 h |
| December | Very quiet | 39 Poor | 41°F / 24°F | 9.0 h |
Climate normals (1991–2020) from the nearest NOAA station (USW00054734, ~8 mi away).
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About visiting Weir Farm
Weir Farm National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in CT and one of the system's hidden, low-traffic units, drawing about 30,000 recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has held fairly steady over the past decade. Crowds concentrate sharply by season: August is the busiest month at about 1.6× the park's average month, while February is the calmest at roughly 0.3× — a 5-to-1 swing between high and low season. Roughly 40% 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 72°F in July down to about 27°F in January, with the wettest stretch in September. About 6 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 August rush. Daylight ranges from about 9.0 hours in midwinter to 15.0 hours near the summer solstice, which shapes how much ground you can cover in a day. These crowd figures are drawn from 1993–2025 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
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fields, and waterways, you’ll soon see why Weir described his home as the "Great Good Place." Weir’s farm is a national legacy to American Impressionism, the creative spirit, and historic preservation.
Weather & conditions
Weir Farm’s grounds are open all year and each season offers a unique experience. For a comfortable visit please note the following information. Winter: Temperatures average from 20 F to 40 F. Storms and colder weather are possible. Spring: Temperatures average from 30 F to 70 F. Rain is common. Summer: Temperatures average from 60 F to 85 F. High humidity is common in July and August. Fall: Temperatures average from 35 F to 75 F. Foliage season runs from mid-September to mid-to-late October.
Park overview text courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Where to stay near Weir Farm
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Getting to Weir Farm
The nearest airport is Westchester County Airport (HPN), about 29 mi (49 min drive) away. Most visitors reach Weir Farm by car.
Frequently Asked Questions
May offers pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season) at Weir Farm National Historical Park. The park is busiest in August (about 1.6× the average month) and quietest in February.
August is the busiest month at Weir Farm National Historical Park, running roughly 1.6 times the park's average monthly visitation.
February is the quietest month at Weir Farm National Historical Park, at about 0.3× the average month — a good choice if you want to avoid crowds.
Weir Farm National Historical Park recorded about 30,339 recreation visits in 2025. Visitation has been steady over the past decade (-3.6%).
Based on 1991–2020 climate normals, the warmest month at Weir Farm National Historical Park averages about 72°F (July). See the month-by-month table above for the full picture.
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the closest airport to Weir Farm National Historical Park, about 29 mi (49 min drive) away.
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Water quality of lakes near Weir Farm
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.
- Lake Kitchawan water qualityGrade — · 5 mi · NY
- Truesdale Lake water qualityGrade — · 5 mi · NY
- Oscaleta Lake water qualityGrade — · 6 mi · NY
- Lake Rippowam water qualityGrade — · 6 mi · NY
- Siscowit Reservoir water qualityGrade — · 6 mi · NY
Beach water quality near Weir Farm
Beaches within a 40-mile drive, graded on multi-year bacteria sampling from EPA BEACON — worth checking before you plan a swim day.
- Hobart Beach - Bay water qualityGrade A · 23 mi · NY
- Hobart Beach - Inlet water qualityGrade A · 23 mi · NY
- Stehli Beach water qualityGrade A · 25 mi · NY
- Lloyd Neck Bath Club water qualityGrade A · 25 mi · NY
- Port Jefferson Beach - West water qualityGrade A · 29 mi · NY
Sources: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025), NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Crowd index = a month's visits ÷ the park's average month.