Best Time to Visit Mount Shasta
Best time to visit Mount Shasta: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Shasta
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mount Shasta month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | -3° | 9,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 6° | -5° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 11° | -2° | 9,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 16° | -0° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 26° | 6° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 38° | 16° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 50° | 28° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 46° | 26° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 36° | 19° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 26° | 10° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 0° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 11° | -0° | 14,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Shasta compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Shasta.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 75 mi | 44°F | +60°F warmer | 46 in |
| Redwood National and State Parks | 95 mi | 52°F | +68°F warmer | 64 in |
| Crater Lake National Park | 101 mi | 42°F | +58°F warmer | 61 in |
| Crater Lake | 106 mi | 42°F | +58°F warmer | 58 in |
| Reno | 180 mi | 54°F | +71°F warmer | 14 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mount Shasta is a mountain in California. Mount Shasta is a mountain known as a volcano in northern California. It sits at 14.180 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 10°F (-13°C) in Mount Shasta with clear. It feels like -4°F. Today runs from 8°F to 21°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Mount Shasta is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 50°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -5°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park and Crater Lake.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 21°F is 4.9°F below the 26°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Shasta today at 10/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 8°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mount Shasta right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:30 AM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 17° / -3°
Overcast · 33% rain · wind 8 mph
☀️ 22° / -5°
Clear sky · 10% rain · wind 6 mph
Things to do in Mount Shasta
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Shasta.
Quick facts about Mount Shasta
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°24′33.1″N 122°11′41.6″W (41.4092, -122.1949) |
| Elevation | 14.180 ft |
| Known for | a volcano in northern California |
| Local time | 8:30 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta is a mountain in California. Its coordinates are 41.4092, -122.1949. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Shasta right now?
It is currently 10°F (-13°C) with clear. Humidity is 21% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Shasta?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Shasta, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Shasta in?
Mount Shasta observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:30 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Shasta?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 262 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 290 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Shasta?
Popular options include Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redwood National and State Parks, Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake, Emerald Bay State Park and Smith Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
