Channel Islands National Park Weather Forecast
Channel Islands National Park weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Channel Islands National Park is a US national park known for sea caves, kayaking and endemic wildlife.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Channel Islands National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Channel Islands National Park is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 68°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 49°F.
The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 79 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort and Coronado Beach.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 7.9°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Channel Islands National Park today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in Channel Islands National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:03 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Channel Islands National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 58° | 0% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 57° | 1% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 0% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 2% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 56° | 7% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 55° | 37% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 56° | 52% · 0,5 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 60° | 27% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 60° | 24% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 60° | 23% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 61° | 33% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 60° | 26% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 58° | 16% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 58° | 6% | 24 mph | 3 |
Climate in Channel Islands National Park 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 | 58° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 58° | 49° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 49° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 59° | 49° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 60° | 50° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 62° | 53° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 65° | 54° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 68° | 56° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 68° | 58° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 55° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 61° | 52° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 59° | 51° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Channel Islands National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Channel Islands National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Channel Islands 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Channel Islands National Park?
Channel Islands National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 34.0069, -119.7785. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Channel Islands National Park right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Channel Islands National Park?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Channel Islands National Park, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Channel Islands National Park in?
Channel Islands National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Channel Islands National Park?
The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 79 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 173 mi away and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 289 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Channel Islands National Park?
Popular options include Santa Monica State Beach, Hollywood Sign, Disneyland Resort, Coronado Beach, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Sequoia National Park.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
