Best time to visit Crater Lake

Q: 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. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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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.