Weather conditions
What to expect
Summer
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Summers in Sequoia & Kings Canyon are generally sunny and dry, with thundershowers in the afternoon and lightning storms on occasion. It’s good to have sunscreen with you at all times, and use it. The average temperatures during the day are in the mid to upper 70s. Nights are in the upper 30s and lower 40s. If traveling to higher elevations, temps can reach the 20s at night.
Fall
September to October
The crisp days of fall are a welcome treat, along with the colorful foliage, despite the weather’s unpredictability. Snowstorms come with more frequency as winter approaches, with accompanying drops in temperatures. Highs during the day average from the 40s to the 60s. Nighttime temperatures average around 30 degrees in September, dropping to between 10 and 22 degrees in October and November.
Winter
November – Mid April
Winters can be bitterly cold in Sequoia & Kings Canyon, but at times warm Chinook winds come blowing in and push temperatures up into the 40s. Winter temperatures during daylight hours often hover near zero but can get into the upper 20s. Nighttime temperatures commonly go subzero. As spring approaches, the weather gets better, with highs averaging in the 30s and 40s and lows in the teens.
Spring
mid April – mid May
Clouds and rain are more abundant in the spring in Sequoia & Kings Canyon, with cold and snow lingering, often into May. Daytime temperatures average from lows of the 40s to highs of the 70s, with nights falling to the 20s and 30s.
STAY
A variety of places to stay inside the park keep you close to the majestic giant sequoia trees, deep canyons and soaring cliffs that make Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks famous.
DISCOVER
Begin your journey of discovery in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, where one-of-a-kind adventure and exploration await at every turn.