Gateway National Recreation Area in August
In August, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 82°F and a low of 68°F, with 4.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 1,063,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 82° / 68°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 47m
- Visitors
- 1,063,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (moderate), May (busy) and September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 83° / 69° | Very busy | Hot |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 83° / 69° | Very busy | Hot |
| Stonewall National Monument | 83° / 69° | Few or no visits | Hot |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 82° / 60° | Very busy | Hot |
| Independence National Historical Park | 87° / 70° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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