Best time to visit Mount Shasta, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Mount Shasta runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
44.4°F
Low
27.2°F
Precip
7.11 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

February Wet
High
47.6°F
Low
28.1°F
Precip
7.44 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Wet
High
52.7°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
6.18 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
59.0°F
Low
34.1°F
Precip
3.23 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
68.1°F
Low
40.4°F
Precip
2.23 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

June Good
High
76.0°F
Low
46.2°F
Precip
1.23 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

July Good
High
85.2°F
Low
51.0°F
Precip
0.23 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 42m

August Good
High
84.3°F
Low
49.4°F
Precip
0.21 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Good
High
77.9°F
Low
44.2°F
Precip
0.53 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Cool
High
64.3°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
2.18 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 52m

November Cool
High
50.1°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
4.28 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

December Wet
High
42.7°F
Low
26.9°F
Precip
7.78 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 2m

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