Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in August
In August, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore averages a high of 75°F and a low of 59°F, with 2.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 408,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 14 hours 05 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 75° / 59°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 5m
- Visitors
- 408,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
August is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with very busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Northport 2W, MI, 17.9 miles from the park's center, 746 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | 73° / 52° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 80° / 63° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 81° / 59° | Very busy | Hot |
| Voyageurs National Park | 76° / 49° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 88° / 66° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on nps.gov
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