Channel Islands National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMay - October
Summer months offer the best weather, but also the largest crowds.
AvoidWinter months for high-elevation parks (road closures)
Tip: Spring and fall offer fewer crowds with pleasant temperatures.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Ventura, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 85°F / Low: 57°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 66°F / Low: 39°F
Jan
67°/ 39°
💧 0.6"
Feb
67°/ 41°
💧 0.7"
Mar
68°/ 43°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 0.2"
Apr
71°/ 45°
💧 0.3"
May
74°/ 50°
💧 0.2"
Jun
78°/ 54°
💧 0.1"
Jul
84°/ 57°
💧 0.1"
Aug
85°/ 57°
💧 0.1"
Sep
83°/ 55°
💧 0.1"
Oct
78°/ 50°
💧 0.2"
Nov
72°/ 43°
💧 0.3"
Dec
66°/ 39°
💧 0.5"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Ventura, CA.
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