Updated October 2026
Redwood National and State Parks Weather by Month
Redwood National and State Parks is warmest in September, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 69°F and a low of 45°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 52°F and an average low of 36°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1 mile from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Redwood National and State Parks can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Sep
69°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
36°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
15.0 h of daylight
Average weather at Redwood by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F | 36°F | 9.3 h |
| February | 54°F | 37°F | 10.4 h |
| March | 56°F | 37°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 58°F | 39°F | 13.1 h |
| May | 61°F | 43°F | 14.3 h |
| June | 65°F | 46°F | 15.0 h |
| July | 67°F | 49°F | 14.7 h |
| August | 69°F | 49°F | 13.7 h |
| September | 69°F | 45°F | 12.3 h |
| October | 65°F | 42°F | 10.9 h |
| November | 56°F | 39°F | 9.6 h |
| December | 51°F | 36°F | 9.0 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00046498, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Redwood is at that time of year.
Redwood weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 51°F in December to 54°F in February, with average lows near 36°F. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.0 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 56°F in March to 61°F in May, with average lows between 37°F and 43°F. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.3 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 65°F in June to 69°F in August, with average lows between 46°F and 49°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.0 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 69°F in September to 56°F in November, with average lows between 39°F and 45°F. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.6 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet. Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C). Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C). Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Redwood
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 41.37°N, 124.03°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 Redwood National and State Parks →
Weather and crowds together
September, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and February the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Redwood National and State Parks. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Redwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
September is the warmest month at Redwood National and State Parks, with an average high of 69°F and an average low of 45°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1 mile from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Redwood National and State Parks, with an average low of 36°F and an average high of 52°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Redwood National and State Parks runs from about 9.0 hours a day in December to about 15.0 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00046498), 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.