Colonial National Historical Park in May
In May, Colonial National Historical Park averages a high of 77°F and a low of 56°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 225,000 people visit, the 6th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 09 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 77° / 56°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 14h 9m
- Visitors
- 225,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (very busy), April (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Newport News Intl AP, VA, 8 miles from the park's center, 42 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 72° / 54° | Moderate | Mild |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Colonial National Historical Park on nps.gov
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