Petrified Forest · August · Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park in August
August is a fair month for Petrified Forest National Park, with some limitations. Expect busy. Highs average 88°F and lows 64°F, with about 0.78 inches of rain.
August is rated fair at Petrified Forest. Consider Apr–May, Oct instead.
What to expect
Honest take: August is not the month for Petrified Forest. Hot afternoons with monsoon storms that make for dramatic skies.
It works as a half-day stop on I-40. Enter at one end and exit the other on the 28-mile park road.
Good to know
- Best months overall: Apr–May, Oct.
- Closest airport: Phoenix (PHX) or Albuquerque (ABQ), about 3.5 hours.
- Before you go: Taking any petrified wood from the park is illegal. Buy it from shops outside the park, which sell wood collected on private land. Check current conditions on nps.gov.
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Petrified Forest National Park?
August is a fair month for Petrified Forest National Park, with some limitations. Expect busy. Highs average 88°F and lows 64°F, with about 0.78 inches of rain.
What is the weather like in Petrified Forest National Park in August?
Highs average 88°F and lows 64°F, with about 0.78 inches of rain. Conditions are fair this month, so check the month-by-month ratings before you commit.
How crowded is Petrified Forest National Park in August?
August brings busy to Petrified Forest National Park. Go early in the day and book lodging ahead.