National park in California

Sequoia National Park Travel Guide

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

🌙 54°F now🕔 4:52 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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 54°F (12°C) in Sequoia National Park with clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 52°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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 65°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Sequoia National Park today at 10/10. 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 Sequoia National Park

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

Coordinates: 36°29′11″N 118°33′56.9″W (36.4864, -118.5658)

Weather in Sequoia National Park right now

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54°F
Clear · feels like 48°F
Humidity31%
Wind2 mph ESE
Gusts3 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure701 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 35 mi
Air quality41 · Good
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset7:40 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 64%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:52 PM, Aug 21 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 68° / 46°

Overcast · 3% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

⛅ 69° / 46°

Partly cloudy · 3% rain · wind 10 mph

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 time4:52 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Sequoia National Park

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

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☆☆☆☆
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April★★☆☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November☆☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 55°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.

Airports near Sequoia National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Los Angeles International AirportLAX176 miLos Angeles
Harry Reid International AirportLAS192 miLas Vegas
San Francisco International AirportSFO224 miSan Francisco
San Diego International AirportSAN271 miSan Diego

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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 54°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 31% and wind is 2 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 4:52 PM.

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.
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 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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