National park in California

Pinnacles National Park Travel Guide

Pinnacles National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 79°F now🕔 12:22 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October

Active alerts for Pinnacles National Park

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Pinnacles National Park is a national park in California. Pinnacles National Park is a US national park known for volcanic spires and California condors.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Pinnacles National Park with clear sky. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 61°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Pinnacles National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 41°F.

The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 102 mi away. Nearby highlights include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 91°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 Pinnacles 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.

Map of Pinnacles National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°29′26.2″N 121°10′57″W (36.4906, -121.1825)

Weather in Pinnacles National Park right now

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79°F
Clear sky · feels like 73°F
Humidity30%
Wind11 mph N
Gusts16 mph
UV index0.2 · Low
Cloud cover3%
Pressure948 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 25 mi
Air quality68 · Moderate
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset7:46 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 79%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:22 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

⛅ 93° / 61°

Partly cloudy · 3% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 93° / 66°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Pinnacles National Park

TypeNational park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°29′26.2″N 121°10′57″W (36.4906, -121.1825)
Established2013
Known forvolcanic spires and California condors
Local time12:22 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Pinnacles National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Pinnacles National Park.

Best time to visit Pinnacles National Park

Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. 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.

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

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Pinnacles National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Francisco International AirportSFO102 miSan Francisco
Los Angeles International AirportLAX236 miLos Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pinnacles National Park?

Pinnacles National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.4906, -121.1825. It lies in North America.

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

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Pinnacles National Park?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Pinnacles National Park, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Pinnacles National Park in?

Pinnacles National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:22 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Pinnacles National Park?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 102 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 236 mi away.

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

Popular options include Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Half Dome and Yosemite National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 23, 2026 at 12:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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