Weather in Pinnacles
Pinnacles National Park experiences hot and dry summers, and mild winters with moderate rainfall. It is not uncommon for summer highs to be well over 100 degrees, while overnight lows in the winter can drop well below freezing. The most comfortable times to visit the park are in spring and fall. If you plan to hike during the summer, remember to take lots of water, and try to limit most activities to the morning and late afternoon hours.
Current Weather in the Pinnacles Region
Averages and Records at Pinnacles
Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Avg Precip |
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January | 62 | 27 | 86 | 10 | 2.32 |
February | 63 | 30 | 86 | 17 | 2.60 |
March | 67 | 32 | 93 | 19 | 2.20 |
April | 72 | 33 | 100 | 24 | 0.78 |
May | 80 | 37 | 104 | 26 | 0.31 |
June | 88 | 41 | 112 | 16 | 0.05 |
July | 95 | 45 | 116 | 35 | 0.01 |
August | 95 | 45 | 115 | 37 | 0.01 |
September | 90 | 42 | 114 | 32 | 0.15 |
October | 81 | 36 | 116 | 25 | 0.63 |
November | 69 | 31 | 94 | 15 | 1.11 |
December | 61 | 27 | 90 | 10 | 1.98 |
All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.