Everglades in August: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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August is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Everglades National Park: crowds run 59% of the February peak (61,469 average visits). Weather: highs average 93°F and lows 74°F, with 8.6″ of precipitation and 13 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Bring for Everglades in August

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacitySee it on AmazonWhy: highs average 93°F.
Rain shell + pack coverSee it on AmazonWhy: 8.6″ of precipitation is normal this month.
Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kitSee it on AmazonWhy: 8.6″ of rain is normal this month.

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A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'. — Everglades National Park — photo: NPS Photo by Miguel Salas (public-domain NPS media)

Crowds in August

Everglades averages 61,469 recreation visits in August — 59% of what February, the peak month, draws. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging.

Average visits (August)

61,469 (mean 2021–2025, NPS)

Share of the year

6.9% of annual visitation

vs. peak (February)

59%

Weather & daylight

Days are warm (highs average 93°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 74°F). This is one of the wetter months (8.6″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 13 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station ROYAL PALM RS, FL US (8 mi from park coordinates, 7 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of August.

What to pack for Everglades in August

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacity — highs average 93°F
Rain shell + pack cover — 8.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 8.6″ of rain is normal this month

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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Everglades are October and November.

Also at their best in August

Other parks whose computed August verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

Guadalupe Mountains in August — 28% of peak crowds, highs 84°F, score 80/100
Lassen Volcanic in August — 56% of peak crowds, highs 78°F, score 77/100
Bryce Canyon in August — 81% of peak crowds, highs 78°F, score 68/100
Redwood in August — 85% of peak crowds, highs 66°F, score 67/100

Common questions

Is Everglades crowded in August?

Moderately: August runs 59% of the February peak, averaging 61,469 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).

What is the weather like in Everglades in August?

Average highs of 93°F, lows of 74°F, 8.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, ROYAL PALM RS, FL US station).

What should I pack for Everglades in August?

Sun hat, SPF 50+ and 3L+ water capacity; Rain shell + pack cover; Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.

See also: the best national parks to visit in August · Last verified 2026-09-24