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Best Time to Hike High Sierra Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for High Sierra Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on High Sierra Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 26°F-4°C 7°F-14°C 62 mm 8
February 24°F-4°C 9°F-13°C 220 mm 11
March 24°F-4°C 7°F-14°C 187 mm 12
April 31°F-1°C 13°F-11°C 51 mm 7
May 40°F4°C 23°F-5°C 25 mm 8
June 55°F13°C 37°F3°C 33 mm 10
July 60°F16°C 42°F6°C 28 mm 9
August 59°F15°C 41°F5°C 33 mm 8
September 53°F12°C 36°F2°C 34 mm 9
October 45°F7°C 28°F-2°C 35 mm 4
November 33°F1°C 16°F-9°C 138 mm 8
December 31°F0°C 13°F-11°C 109 mm 7

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 High Sierra Trail are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 59°F15°C and nights near 41°F5°C.

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

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