National park in California

Sequoia National Park Climate and Average Weather

Climate of Sequoia National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 51°F now🕔 5:06 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Climate in Sequoia National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January31°3,4 in★★☆☆☆
February30°10°8,3 in☆☆☆☆
March34°13°5,5 in☆☆☆☆
April36°14°3,1 in★★☆☆☆
May46°24°1,4 in★★★☆☆
June61°38°1,1 in★★★★
July65°43°2,4 in★★★★
August63°42°1,9 in★★★★
September55°35°3,0 in★★★☆☆
October49°28°1,3 in★★★☆☆
November37°17°4,4 in☆☆☆☆
December35°14°3,4 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Sequoia National Park

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day76°FJul 31, 2026
Coldest night-15°FFeb 9, 2024
Wettest day4,0 inFeb 13, 2025

How Sequoia National Park compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Sequoia National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Mount Whitney16 mi22°F44°F cooler33 in
Kings Canyon National Park28 mi36°F+34°F warmer32 in
Death Valley National Park91 mi77°F+74°F warmer5 in
Half Dome102 mi40°F+37°F warmer39 in
Yosemite National Park109 mi39°F+36°F warmer38 in

Best time to visit Sequoia National Park

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February☆☆☆☆
March☆☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November☆☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What this means for Sequoia National Park

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Sequoia National Park is a national park in California. Sequoia National Park is a US national park known for General Sherman, the largest tree by volume.

Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Sequoia National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 49°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Sequoia National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. February, March and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 8°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 176 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Whitney, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park and Half Dome.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Sequoia National Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Sequoia National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°29′11″N 118°33′56.9″W (36.4864, -118.5658)
Established1890
Known forGeneral Sherman, the largest tree by volume
Local time5:06 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sequoia National Park?

Sequoia National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.4864, -118.5658. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Sequoia National Park right now?

It is currently 51°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 47% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sequoia National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Sequoia National Park, which has a polar climate. February, March and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sequoia National Park in?

Sequoia National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:06 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Sequoia National Park?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 176 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 192 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sequoia National Park?

Popular options include Mount Whitney, Kings Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park and Pinnacles National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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