Be sure to check out the USA page to detailing the Best Month to Visit Each US National Park and also visit my page How Long to Stay at Each National Park!

*Last updated July 19, 2024

 

 

Best Month to Visit Each US National Park

Trying to decide which month to visit a national park? I’ve listed the best month for each park, as well as the good months to go. By “best”, I mean the month that is generally pleasant weather, and all things equal, perhaps less crowds. However, if you are looking for skiing/snowshoeing/snowmobiling in the mountains, then of course you may wish to go during months not listed. Additionally, some people want to experience Death Valley at the max temperatures. A lot of parks you can visit all year round. However, this is just a starting recommendation for those looking for the most pleasant weather, not too hot and not too cold.

 

National Parks (NPS Site)

Best Month

Good Months

545Travel Page

August

June-October

April

May, Sep, Oct

May

April-June, Sep-Oct

February

November-March

March

November-April

545 Biscayne (coming Jan 2025)

May

April, Sep-Oct

May

April, Sep-Oct

May

April, Sep-Oct

October

March-May, Sep

July

June-September

March

February-June

February

Dec-Jan, March-April

545 Everglades (coming Jan 2025)

September

April-May, Oct

July

June-September

September

July-September

April

March-May, Sep-Nov

September

June-October

September

April-May, Oct

October

April-June, Sep-Nov

May

April-June, Sep-Oct

June

May-October

October

March-May, Sep-Nov

July

June-September

August

May-September

July

June-August

July

June-September

August

July-September

July

June-September

August

May-October

August

June-September

July

May-September

May

April-June, Sep-Oct

May

September-April

May

April-September

July

June-September

January

October-April

August

May-September

October

March-May, Sep-Nov

May

December-June

August

June-October

June

May-September

September

April-June, Sep-Oct

May

April-June, Sep-Oct

September

March-May, Sep-Nov

 

Be sure to check out all of the reviews on each park at the main USA page.