Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in August
August at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 67°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.8× the park's average month, which makes August a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 67°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 23°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 13.4 hours
Roughly 15% of the park's yearly visitors come in August: about 41,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Wilson's Creek; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.5× the average — a 3-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score August rates 33/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 77°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park.
August falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 34% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.4 hours of daylight in August to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.5-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 370,558 recreation visits, up 3.6% from 357,805 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 41.5%, 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 | 88°F / 68°F | 1.1× Average | 53 Fair |
| August | 88°F / 67°F | 1.8× Very busy | 33 Poor |
| September | 81°F / 58°F | 1.4× Busy | 57 Fair |
All twelve months at Wilson's Creek, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Wilson's Creek in August
The National Park Service tags 4 Wilson's Creek activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- March with the Missouri State Guard · 25-90 minutes
- Report for Duty at Wilson's Creek NB · 2-4 hours
- Tour a Family Farm Turned Field Hospital · 15-45 minutes
- Travel the Tour Road at Wilson's Creek · 15-120 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
August averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 67°F at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
August is very busy at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (about 1.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 33/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is January. August sits at about 1.8× the park's average, or 15% of annual visitation.
A typical August sees about 41,000 recreation visits at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, 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.