Congaree National Park in August
In August, Congaree National Park averages a high of 90°F and a low of 70°F, with 4.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 15,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 24 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 90° / 70°F
- Precipitation
- 4.9in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 24m
- Visitors
- 15,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (moderate), October (busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wedgefield, SC, 15.7 miles from the park's center, 250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 82° / 60° | Very busy | Hot |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 82° / 62° | Busy | Hot |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 88° / 69° | Very busy | Hot |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 84° / 68° | Very busy | Hot |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 89° / 75° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Congaree National Park on nps.gov
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