Pinnacles National Park Weather Forecast
Pinnacles National Park weather: Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
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.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Pinnacles 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 | 59° | 41° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 59° | 42° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 45° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 46° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 50° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 57° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 62° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 63° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 84° | 58° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 53° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 65° | 46° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 61° | 44° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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.
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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.
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 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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| 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. |
| 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 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
