Best Time to Visit Crater Lake National Park
USA
☀️
June to September
Best Months
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December
Avoid
👥
Jun–Sep
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For
Crater Lake National Park climate month by month
Jan
29°
6.1"
Feb
27°
4.9"
Mar
27°
5.6"
Apr
32°
5.3"
May
39°
3.6"
Jun
50°
2.2"
Jul
62°
0.6"
Aug
61°
0.8"
Sep
53°
2.6"
Oct
44°
3.9"
Nov
34°
5.7"
Dec
30°
11.5"
Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.
🌍 When to go to Crater Lake National Park
Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), Crater Lake National Park is warmest in July (around 17°C / 62°F) and coldest in February (around -3°C / 27°F). Rain is heaviest in December (about 292 mm) and lightest in July (about 14 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for June to September.
Data source & date
- Climate values: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis archive), 2021–2023 daily averages — open-meteo.com ↗
- Retrieved and frozen: 2026-07-20 (values are static, not live-fetched)
- Monthly means are long-run averages, not a forecast — actual weather varies year to year. Season labels are derived from these values; travel advice is editorial.
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