Acadia · July
Acadia in July
July is the busiest time to visit Acadia — busier than June, about as busy as August.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 79°F, about 15.2 hours of daylight, and 3 seasonal closures in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 94% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical July visits vs. the year
July draws about 17% of Acadia’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
July weather
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Avg low
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0"
- Sunrise
- 4:03 AM
- Sunset
- 7:14 PM
- Daylight
- 15.2h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bar Harbor
What's open
Acadia in July: access
Open 24 hours; Park Loop Road closed Dec 1 to mid-Apr; Cadillac reservations in season
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Park Closure
Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs
Starting Aug 31, a section of Ocean Path will be closed for repairs from a trailhead across from the Otter Point parking lot to the trail's southern terminus.
- Park Closure
Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs
Starting Aug 31, the Schoodic Mountain Road will be closed for repairs from Schoodic Loop Road to the summit of Schoodic Head. Workers will be operating heavy equipment for resurfacing, regrading and ditching.
- Park Closure
Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs
Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
No additional active alerts or warnings reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Acadia crowds across the year
FAQ
Acadia in July
How busy is Acadia in July?
July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Acadia National Park — about 94% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 682,648.
What is the weather like at Acadia in July?
In July, Acadia averages a high of 79°F and a low of 59°F, with about 3.0 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Acadia?
Entrance to Acadia costs $35 ($35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days).
When is Acadia least crowded?
Acadia is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Acadia get in July?
In mid-July, Acadia gets about 15.2 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 4:03 AM and sunset around 7:14 PM.