Best Time à Visit Crater Lake
Meilleur moment pour visiter Crater Lake: juillet and août. Mois-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Crater Lake
Go in juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climat in Crater Lake month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 3° | -3° | 210 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| février | 1° | -5° | 219 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | 3° | -4° | 197 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | 6° | -2° | 70 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 11° | 1° | 54 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 17° | 5° | 29 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 23° | 10° | 22 mm | ★★★★★ |
| août | 22° | 10° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembre | 17° | 7° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 11° | 2° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | 5° | -1° | 175 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | 4° | -2° | 297 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Subarctic. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Crater Lake compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Crater Lake.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park | 10 km | 6°C | about the same | 1548 mm |
| Mount Shasta | 171 km | -9°C | 15°C cooler | 1801 mm |
| Smith Rock State Park | 176 km | 11°C | +5°C warmer | 497 mm |
| Silver Falls State Park | 219 km | 10°C | +5°C warmer | 2007 mm |
| Redwood National and State Parks | 248 km | 11°C | +6°C warmer | 1638 mm |
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 51 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Crater Lake is a lake known as the deepest lake in the United States.
Actuellement, il fait 4°C (40°F) in Crater Lake avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 0°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -2°C à 7°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 6%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.3/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Crater Lake is juillet and août. Le climat est subarctic. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 23°C, tandis que février est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -5°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Portland International Airport (PDX), about 297 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Crater Lake National Park, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park and Silver Falls State Park.
En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 7°C is 4.6°C below the 11°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 3 PM à 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Crater Lake today at 9.5/10. Visibilité is down à 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 51 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -2°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Météo à Crater Lake maintenant
Source : Open-Meteo. Mis à jour 6:51 AM, oct 24 heure locale.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 12° / 0°
Couvert · 0% rain · wind 14 km/h
☁️ 12° / 4°
Couvert · 41% rain · wind 16 km/h
À faire in Crater Lake
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Crater Lake.
Quick facts about Crater Lake
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 42°56′40.6″N 122°6′32.4″W (42.9446, -122.109) |
| Maximum depth | 594 m |
| Known for | the deepest lake in the United States |
| Heure locale | 6:51 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juillet and août |
| Climat | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Crater Lake?
Crater Lake is a lake in Oregon. Its coordinates are 42.9446, -122.109. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Crater Lake maintenant?
It is currently 4°C (40°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 41% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Crater Lake?
juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Crater Lake, which has a subarctic climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Crater Lake in?
Crater Lake observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The heure locale is 6:51 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Crater Lake?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 297 km away.
What are the top things à do in Crater Lake?
Popular options include Crater Lake National Park, Mount Shasta, Smith Rock State Park, Silver Falls State Park, Redwood National and State Parks and Mount Hood.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 6:51 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
