Best Time to Hike Mount Whitney Trail
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Mount Whitney Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on Mount Whitney Trail
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C / 23°F | -12.9°C / 9°F | 57 mm | 9 |
| February | -5.4°C / 22°F | -12.4°C / 10°F | 211 mm | 11 |
| March | -5.8°C / 22°F | -13.6°C / 8°F | 166 mm | 13 |
| April | -2°C / 28°F | -9.6°C / 15°F | 34 mm | 7 |
| May | 2.8°C / 37°F | -4.6°C / 24°F | 26 mm | 6 |
| June | 10.9°C / 52°F | 1.9°C / 35°F | 21 mm | 5 |
| July | 14.4°C / 58°F | 5.1°C / 41°F | 50 mm | 12 |
| August | 13.9°C / 57°F | 4.7°C / 40°F | 42 mm | 10 |
| September | 9.8°C / 50°F | 1.5°C / 35°F | 42 mm | 10 |
| October | 5.9°C / 43°F | -2.4°C / 28°F | 27 mm | 4 |
| November | -0.3°C / 31°F | -9.1°C / 16°F | 147 mm | 7 |
| December | -0.9°C / 30°F | -10.5°C / 13°F | 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.
The best months to hike Mount Whitney Trail are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nights near 4°C (39°F).
Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.
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