Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in August
August at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area averages a daytime high near 94°F and an overnight low around 61°F, with about 0.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes August a busy month here.
- Average low
- 61°F
- Average high
- 94°F
Range across the year: 36°F to 96°F
- Precipitation
- 0.2 in
- Daylight
- 13.6 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 98,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes August the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.1×) and the December low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 40/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 78°F is hot, with afternoons near 94°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.6 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 45% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.6 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.1-hour midwinter low and the 14.9-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 763,798 recreation visits, down 6% from 812,244 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 19.1%, so a August visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How August compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 96°F / 63°F | 2.1× Very busy | 19 Poor |
| August | 94°F / 61°F | 1.3× Busy | 40 Poor |
| September | 89°F / 57°F | 0.9× Average | 66 Good |
All twelve months at Whiskeytown, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Whiskeytown in August
The National Park Service tags 4 Whiskeytown activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Swimming at Whiskeytown Lake
- Gold Panning at Whiskeytown NRA
- Hike to Whiskeytown Falls · 2-3 hours
- Paddling on Whiskeytown Lake · reservation required
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 94°F and an overnight low around 61°F at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.6 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is busy at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 40/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is December. August sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 98,000 recreation visits at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.