Best time to visit Sequoia National Park

September. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

September

Sources split: June to September when roads and trails are open, or fall for fewer crowds and color. September fits both.

“The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June–September.” nationalparksjournal.org
“make the fall the best time to visit Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks” thetravel.com
“Fall is a great time to pull on your hiking boots due to the mild temperatures.” themanual.com

3 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.

Sequoia National Park month by month

Average high and low in Sequoia, and days with rain

January39°F / 17°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…Groves have deep snow from December to May; Cedar Grove is closed in winter due to rockfalls.Snowshoeing and sledding at Wolverton are winter activities; December to March averages 20 to 40F.
February41°F / 18°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Fewer crowds in winter; one visitor met no more than 10 people in two days in February.
March45°F / 22°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Tire chain requirements can apply from early fall through late spring.
April50°F / 26°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring brings snowmelt and rain, with cold and snow lingering often into May.
May58°F / 33°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Waterfalls are most spectacular in spring from snowmelt; Crystal Cave most often reopens for tours in May.Spring is muddy in Giant Forest and the foothills.
June68°F / 40°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…June to September is the best period per National Parks Journal; Giant Forest roads, Moro Rock, Crystal Cave and Mineral King are open.Tokopah Falls is most impressive in early summer.
July76°F / 46°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…July is the busiest month on average.Summers are sunny and dry with occasional afternoon thundershowers.
August76°F / 44°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Campgrounds are reservation only and availability is extremely limited in summer months.
Best timeSeptember70°F / 39°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…September is noticeably quieter than July.Fall is a shoulder season with fewer visitors than summer.Foothill highs average 91F in September, 71F in Giant Forest.
October59°F / 31°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn color appears on oaks, maples and dogwoods; light snow can begin in October.Fall conditions can range from summer-like to winter-like.
November47°F / 23°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Winter conditions arrive by November; the groves get a deep snow blanket from December to May.
December37°F / 17°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Snow blankets the groves from December to May.

Weather: Sequoia averages (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to September (July busiest)Roads, Moro Rock, Crystal Cave and Mineral King are open and high trails are snow-free.

Quietest

Winter and springVisitor numbers plummet in winter, and spring is still off-season with fewer crowds.
SpringOff-season, so fewer crowds but milder temperatures.

Watch for

Early fall through late springWinter driving and tire chain requirements.
Mid-summerFoothill highs reach the high 90s F and Cedar Grove can reach the 90s.
WinterCedar Grove is closed due to frequent rockfalls.
Any timeWeather varies widely by elevation and storms can happen at any time of year.

Best time to visit Sequoia National Park

September

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Best time to visit Sequoia National Park

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Sequoia National Park month by month

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