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Best Time to Hike Mount Whitney Trail

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

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Month-by-month weather on Mount Whitney Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 23°F-5°C 9°F-13°C 57 mm 9
February 22°F-5°C 10°F-12°C 211 mm 11
March 22°F-6°C 8°F-14°C 166 mm 13
April 28°F-2°C 15°F-10°C 34 mm 7
May 37°F3°C 24°F-5°C 26 mm 6
June 52°F11°C 35°F2°C 21 mm 5
July 58°F14°C 41°F5°C 50 mm 12
August 57°F14°C 40°F5°C 42 mm 10
September 50°F10°C 35°F2°C 42 mm 10
October 43°F6°C 28°F-2°C 27 mm 4
November 31°F0°C 16°F-9°C 147 mm 7
December 30°F-1°C 13°F-11°C 110 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 Mount Whitney Trail are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 55°F13°C and nights near 39°F4°C.

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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