Best Time to Visit Redwood National Park
The best months to visit Redwood National Park are April, May, August — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. June is the crowd peak (95,116 monthly visits); December is quietest at 24% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Redwood month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 24,578 | 26% | 55°F / 39°F | 13.4″ | 9.5h |
| February | Shoulder | 24,451 | 26% | 56°F / 39°F | 10.7″ | 10.6h |
| March | Shoulder | 31,915 | 34% | 57°F / 40°F | 10.7″ | 11.9h |
| April | Best window | 40,599 | 43% | 59°F / 43°F | 6.6″ | 13.3h |
| May | Best window | 64,976 | 68% | 61°F / 47°F | 3.6″ | 14.5h |
| June | Peak crowds | 95,116 | 100% | 64°F / 47°F | 1.8″ | 15.2h |
| July | Peak crowds | 91,104 | 96% | 66°F / 53°F | 0.3″ | 14.9h |
| August | Best window | 80,684 | 85% | 66°F / 51°F | 0.3″ | 13.9h |
| September | Peak crowds | 71,819 | 76% | 67°F / 50°F | 1.3″ | 12.5h |
| October | Shoulder | 49,415 | 52% | 63°F / 45°F | 5.0″ | 11.1h |
| November | Shoulder | 28,514 | 30% | 58°F / 41°F | 10.1″ | 9.9h |
| December | Shoulder | 22,579 | 24% | 54°F / 38°F | 15.3″ | 9.2h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station KLAMATH, CA US (4 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Redwood?
April, May, August rank best for Redwood on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight.
What is the most crowded month at Redwood?
June: an average of 95,116 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is December, at 24% of the June peak.
How many people visit Redwood per year?
Redwood National Park averaged 625,750 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks