Updated October 2026
Point Reyes National Seashore Weather by Month
Point Reyes National Seashore is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 81°F and a low of 56°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 57°F and an average low of 42°F. December is the wettest month, with about 7.8 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 19.1 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Point Reyes National Seashore can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
81°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
42°F avg low
Wettest month
Dec
7.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Point Reyes by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 43°F | 7.1 in | 9.6 h |
| February | 61°F | 44°F | 6.9 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 65°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 48°F | 2.0 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 14.1 h |
| June | 78°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 81°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 81°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 75°F | 51°F | 1.5 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 65°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 57°F | 42°F | 7.8 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 34.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00047880, 19.1 miles from the park's reference point. The station's snowfall normal is zero in all twelve months. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Point Reyes is at that time of year.
Point Reyes weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 57°F in December to 61°F in February, with average lows near 43°F. Together the three months average 21.8 inches of precipitation, about 63% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 65°F in March to 72°F in May, with average lows between 46°F and 51°F. Together the three months average 7.3 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.1 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 78°F in June to 81°F in August, with average lows near 55°F. Together the three months average 0.3 inches of precipitation, about 1% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 81°F in September to 65°F in November, with average lows between 46°F and 54°F. Together the three months average 5.1 inches of precipitation, about 15% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. Come prepared!
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Point Reyes
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 38.06°N, 122.88°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Point Reyes National Seashore →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and March the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Point Reyes National Seashore. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Point Reyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Point Reyes National Seashore, with an average high of 81°F and an average low of 56°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 19.1 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Point Reyes National Seashore, with an average low of 42°F and an average high of 57°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
December is the wettest month, with about 7.8 inches of precipitation. July is the driest, averaging close to zero. The station records about 34.5 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 19.1 miles from the park's reference point, shows no measurable snowfall in any month of its 1991–2020 normals.
Weather at nearby parks
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00047880), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.