Cape Hatteras National Seashore in August
In August, Cape Hatteras National Seashore averages a high of 87°F and a low of 74°F, with 6.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 365,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 29 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 87° / 74°F
- Precipitation
- 6.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 13h 29m
- Visitors
- 365,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (quiet), March (moderate) and December (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Cape Hatteras AP, NC, 1.1 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 87° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 85° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 88° / 71° | Very busy | Hot |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Cape Hatteras National Seashore on nps.gov
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