Zion National Park Seasons and Weather

Yosemite National Park Seasons and Weather

The Best Time to Visit Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park has a Mediterranean climate (Csa) according to the Köppen climate classification.  In the summer (June to September), the weather is dry with little precipitation, yet comfortable with a daytime high of 80ºF (27ºC) and a nighttime low of 45ºF (7ºC). Its coldest months (December to January) averages around a low of  27 … Read more

Yellowstone National Park Seasons and Weather

Best Time to Visit Yellowstone National Park

The climate at Yellowstone National Park greatly depends on its altitude. At the lower elevation where the majority of the attractions are, it’s usually warmer. According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification, the climate at the park’s headquarters is classified as humid continental (Dfb) and Yellowstone Lake as subarctic (Dfc). In the summer months from June … Read more

Shenandoah National Park Seasons and Weather

Best Time to Visit Shenandoah National Park

The climate at Shenandoah National Park is a humid continental climate with warm summers and no dry season (Dfb), according to the Köppen climate classification system. During the winter (December to February), the temperature averages 32ºF (ºC) coldest winter month. In the summer (June to September) the temperature averages above 50ºF (10ºC). Average monthly temperature … Read more

Rocky Mountain National Park Seasons and Weather

Best Time to Visit in Rocky Mountains National Park

The Rocky Mountain National Park has a subarctic climate according to the Köppen climate classification system. It has cool summers with daytime highs of 78ºF (26ºC) and lows of 41ºF (5ºC). In the winter, the temperature can go as low as 16ºF (-9ºC) at night. The higher elevation areas (above 9,400 feet) receive almost twice … Read more

Joshua Tree National Park Seasons and Weather

Best Time to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

The weather at Joshua Tree National Park has a hot desert (BWh) as classified by the Köppen climate system. It’s very dry with very low precipitation, low humidity, and high evaporation rates if water is present. The skies are clear with intense solar radiation. Remember to bring along plenty of sunscreens if you’re visiting Joshua … Read more