Updated October 2026
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: Weather by Month and When to Go
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a state park in California. The USGS Protected Areas Database maps about 11,000 acres under its name. Average highs range from 53°F in December to 66°F in August and September.
Average highs sit between 60°F and 80°F in May through October. They stay below 60°F in November through April. The figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020, measured at a weather station 5.5 miles from the park.
Warmest average high
66°F
August and September
Coldest average low
39°F
December
Most precipitation
13.4 in
December
Longest days
15.0 h
June
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park weather by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F | 40°F | 11.5 in | 9.3 h |
| February | 55°F | 40°F | 9.0 in | 10.4 h |
| March | 56°F | 41°F | 9.8 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 58°F | 43°F | 6.8 in | 13.1 h |
| May | 61°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 14.4 h |
| June | 63°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 15.0 h |
| July | 65°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 14.8 h |
| August | 66°F | 52°F | 0.4 in | 13.7 h |
| September | 66°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 62°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 57°F | 42°F | 9.5 in | 9.6 h |
| December | 53°F | 39°F | 13.4 in | 9.0 h |
Temperature and precipitation figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020 from station USC00042147, the nearest station with a complete set of temperature normals, 5.5 miles from the park. Conditions in the park can differ from the station's, most of all where the two sit at different elevations. Daylight is calculated for the park's latitude at the middle of each month. The acreage is what the USGS Protected Areas Database maps under the park's name. The state's own figure can differ, because the database may hold part of a park under another name.
What the averages show
- Temperature. August and September are the warmest months, each with an average high of 66°F. December is the coldest month, with an average low of 39°F and an average high of 53°F.
- Precipitation. December is the wettest month, averaging 13.4 inches of precipitation, and July is the driest, at 0.2 inches. An average year brings about 71.6 inches in total.
- Snowfall. The station's snowfall normal is 0.0 inches in every month.
- Daylight. Days run from about 9.0 hours of daylight in December to 15.0 hours in June.
Camping, trails, maps and fees
Whether Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park has camping or cabins, where its trails run, when it opens and what it charges are all published by the agency that runs the park. Its official page is the place to check before a trip.
Official Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park page
For the forecast rather than the averages, the National Weather Service issues a point forecast for the park's location.
National Weather Service forecast for Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Where to stay near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, with live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park?
Get lodging deals near Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
August and September are the warmest months, each with an average high of 66°F. December is the coldest month, with an average low of 39°F and an average high of 53°F. These are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from a weather station 5.5 miles from the park.
Average highs sit between 60°F and 80°F in May through October. They stay below 60°F in November through April.
December is the wettest month, averaging 13.4 inches of precipitation, and July is the driest, at 0.2 inches. An average year brings about 71.6 inches in total. The station's snowfall normal is 0.0 inches in every month.
Days run from about 9.0 hours of daylight in December to 15.0 hours in June. The hours are calculated for the park's latitude.
Nearest National Park Service sites
- Redwood National and State Parks29 miles away
- Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve42 miles away
- Whiskeytown National Recreation Area113 miles away
Distances are measured in a straight line from the park, so the drive is longer.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020; USGS Protected Areas Database for location and acreage; the official California state park listing for the park's name.