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Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateFL
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonMar–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

About Castillo De San Marcos National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.

Things to do

Historic & cultural site

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Mar–OctAverage low–high: 68–76°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 53%6.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Castillo De San Marcos National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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