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Biscayne · August
August is a busy time to visit Biscayne — quieter than July, about as busy as September.
Expect heavy crowds (8/10) and about 13 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 74% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
August draws about 8% of Biscayne’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CUTLER RIDGE 1.5 SSW, FL US
This week
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 27 | Heavy showers | 87°F | 78°F | 10% |
| Fri 28 | Partly cloudy | 86°F | 85°F | 13% |
| Sat 29 | Thunderstorm | 89°F | 84°F | 49% |
| Sun 30 | Thunderstorm w/ hail | 88°F | 84°F | 44% |
| Mon 31 | Thunderstorm | 88°F | 83°F | 35% |
| Tue 1 | Light drizzle | 88°F | 84°F | 47% |
| Wed 2 | Light drizzle | 87°F | 83°F | 44% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.
Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays Camping at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $35.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.
Source: NPS Data API
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FAQ
August rates 8/10 for crowds (Busy) at Biscayne National Park — about 74% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 42,682.
In August, Biscayne averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 8.7 inches of precipitation.
Entry to Biscayne is free.
Biscayne is quietest in October and November. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-August, Biscayne gets about 13 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:54 AM and sunset around 6:55 PM.