George Washington Memorial Parkway in August
In August, George Washington Memorial Parkway averages a high of 88°F and a low of 71°F, with 3.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 754,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 40 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 88° / 71°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 40m
- Visitors
- 754,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 9.7 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 88° / 71° | Moderate | Hot |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 88° / 71° | Busy | Hot |
| Lincoln Memorial | 88° / 71° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: George Washington Memorial Parkway on nps.gov
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