Pinnacles National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
CAPacific West2,000 ft
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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 Salinas, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthSeptemberAvg High: 75°F / Low: 54°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 62°F / Low: 41°F
Jan
62°/ 41°
💧 7.7"
Feb
64°/ 43°
💧 7.3"
Mar
65°/ 45°
💧 6.9"
Apr
67°/ 46°
💧 4.7"
May
68°/ 50°
💧 3.2"
Jun
70°/ 53°
💧 1.9"
❄️ 0.1"
Jul
71°/ 55°
💧 1.9"
Aug
72°/ 55°
💧 1.9"
Sep
75°/ 54°
💧 3.2"
Oct
73°/ 50°
💧 6.0"
Nov
67°/ 45°
💧 6.8"
Dec
62°/ 41°
💧 7.0"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Salinas, CA. Expect ~7°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/pinn
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