When to visit Gettysburg without the crowds
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania, United States) is calmest in January, February, March and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June and July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Mar & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
May brings hundreds of school trips: go in autumn or hire a licensed guide.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm | 5 °C (41 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm | 8 °C (47 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F) | Battle anniversary & reenactments (Jul 1–3), Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (85 °F) | |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (78 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (68 °F) | |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 13 °C (55 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 7 °C (45 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Gettysburg National Military Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Gettysburg without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January and February (crowds 1/5). In February the average high is 8 °C (47 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March and December.
When is Gettysburg most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June and July. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Gettysburg?
Average highs range from 5 °C (41 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Gettysburg?
The main ones: Battle anniversary & reenactments (Jul 1–3) (July).
More places in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia calm in January, February, March, October and December; busiest in May, June, July and August
- Pittsburgh calm in February, March, April, May and December; busiest in July and August