When to go · Van Buren
Van Buren in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds on the river), winter (many outfitters closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds on the river), winter (many outfitters closed).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Van BurenHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Van Buren, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds on the river), winter (many outfitters closed).
May: Inside Van Buren's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Van Buren: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen