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Best Time to Hike 4C National Recreation Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for 4C National Recreation Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on 4C National Recreation Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 55°F13°C 37°F3°C 194 mm 11
February 66°F19°C 47°F8°C 92 mm 9
March 74°F23°C 54°F12°C 119 mm 10
April 80°F27°C 61°F16°C 224 mm 11
May 85°F30°C 67°F20°C 257 mm 15
June 92°F34°C 73°F23°C 93 mm 13
July 92°F34°C 74°F23°C 145 mm 14
August 95°F35°C 75°F24°C 80 mm 11
September 90°F32°C 70°F21°C 25 mm 6
October 85°F30°C 62°F17°C 26 mm 4
November 74°F23°C 53°F12°C 91 mm 7
December 65°F18°C 46°F8°C 132 mm 9

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike 4C National Recreation Trail are February, October, November, December. Expect daytime highs around 73°F23°C and nights near 52°F11°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

4C National Recreation Trail

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