Best Time to Visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The best months to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park are April, May, June — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. July is the crowd peak (369,056 monthly visits); January is quietest at 26% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Cuyahoga Valley month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 97,437 | 26% | 33°F / 18°F | 3.1″ | 9.5h |
| February | Shoulder | 101,928 | 28% | 36°F / 19°F | 2.5″ | 10.6h |
| March | Shoulder | 187,738 | 51% | 46°F / 25°F | 3.2″ | 11.9h |
| April | Best window | 236,806 | 64% | 60°F / 37°F | 3.7″ | 13.3h |
| May | Best window | 301,541 | 82% | 70°F / 47°F | 4.1″ | 14.5h |
| June | Best window | 335,982 | 91% | 78°F / 56°F | 4.1″ | 15.1h |
| July | Peak crowds | 369,056 | 100% | 82°F / 60°F | 4.2″ | 14.9h |
| August | Peak crowds | 342,893 | 93% | 81°F / 59°F | 3.5″ | 13.9h |
| September | Peak crowds | 291,197 | 79% | 74°F / 52°F | 3.8″ | 12.5h |
| October | Peak crowds | 295,470 | 80% | 61°F / 41°F | 3.3″ | 11.2h |
| November | Shoulder | 171,342 | 46% | 49°F / 32°F | 3.0″ | 9.9h |
| December | Shoulder | 125,896 | 34% | 39°F / 24°F | 3.1″ | 9.2h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station STOW 4 SE, OH US (9 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 Cuyahoga Valley?
April, May, June rank best for Cuyahoga Valley 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 Cuyahoga Valley?
July: an average of 369,056 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is January, at 26% of the July peak.
How many people visit Cuyahoga Valley per year?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park averaged 2,857,286 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks