Best Time to Visit Acadia National Park
The best months to visit Acadia National Park are March, April, May — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. August is the crowd peak (798,914 monthly visits); February is quietest at 2% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Acadia month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Harsh season | 14,923 | 2% | 33°F / 15°F | 4.5″ | 9.2h |
| February | Shoulder | 13,774 | 2% | 35°F / 18°F | 3.8″ | 10.5h |
| March | Best window | 28,611 | 4% | 42°F / 25°F | 4.9″ | 11.9h |
| April | Best window | 101,703 | 13% | 53°F / 35°F | 5.2″ | 13.4h |
| May | Best window | 327,335 | 41% | 65°F / 45°F | 4.5″ | 14.8h |
| June | Peak crowds | 612,365 | 77% | 74°F / 54°F | 4.3″ | 15.5h |
| July | Peak crowds | 785,904 | 98% | 79°F / 60°F | 3.3″ | 15.2h |
| August | Peak crowds | 798,914 | 100% | 78°F / 60°F | 3.5″ | 14.1h |
| September | Peak crowds | 662,737 | 83% | 71°F / 53°F | 4.2″ | 12.6h |
| October | Peak crowds | 557,411 | 70% | 59°F / 43°F | 5.9″ | 11.1h |
| November | Shoulder | 72,629 | 9% | 48°F / 33°F | 5.9″ | 9.6h |
| December | Shoulder | 15,739 | 2% | 38°F / 22°F | 5.7″ | 8.9h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ACADIA NP, ME US (2 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Acadia?
March, April, May rank best for Acadia on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight.
What is the most crowded month at Acadia?
August: an average of 798,914 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is February, at 2% of the August peak.
How many people visit Acadia per year?
Acadia National Park averaged 3,992,045 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks