Theodore Roosevelt in July: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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July is peak season — expect the year's biggest crowds at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: crowds run 100% of the July peak (160,797 average visits). Weather: highs average 86°F and lows 56°F, with 2.1″ of precipitation and 15.5 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Crowds in July

July is Theodore Roosevelt's busiest month — an average of 160,797 recreation visits (2021–2025), the park's crowd peak. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly — book early and start days at dawn.

Weather & daylight

Days run warm (highs average 86°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 56°F). Average precipitation is 2.1″ for the month. Mid-month daylight runs 15.5 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station MEDORA, ND US (5 mi from park coordinates, 2,268 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of July.

What to pack for Theodore Roosevelt in July

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

• A light layer you can shed by midday (long sleeve or windbreaker) — a 30°F swing between the average low of 56°F and high of 86°F
• Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 86°F
• Packable rain jacket — 2.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month

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If your dates are flexible, consider shifting: The computed best months for Theodore Roosevelt are April and May.

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