Best time to visit Crater Lake

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When is the best time to visit Crater Lake?

The best time to visit Crater Lake is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Crater Lake2
    Jan
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Crater Lake4
    Feb
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Crater Lake5
    Mar
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Crater Lake9
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Crater Lake14
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Crater Lake18
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Crater Lake23
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Crater Lake23
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Crater Lake19
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Crater Lake14
    Oct
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Crater Lake5
    Nov
  • 2°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Crater Lake2
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Oregon (Crater Lake) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Crater Lake?

The hottest time of year in Crater Lake is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Crater Lake?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Crater Lake with 266mm on average. There are normally 15 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Crater Lake?

The sunniest time of year in Crater Lake is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

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