Best Time to Visit Redwood National Park
The best months to visit Redwood National Park are April, May and 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.
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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.
How many people visit Redwood each year
Redwood National Park had 1,202,480 recreation visits in 2025, 93% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2025, with 1,202,480. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 625,750 visits a year, which makes it the 30th least-visited of the 63 national parks.
| Year | Recreation visits | vs. year before |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,202,480 | +93% |
| 2024 | 622,883 | +52% |
| 2023 | 409,105 | −11% |
| 2022 | 458,400 | +5% |
| 2021 | 435,879 | +64% |
| 2020 | 265,177 | −47% |
| 2019 | 504,722 | +5% |
| 2018 | 482,536 | +8% |
| 2017 | 445,000 | −17% |
| 2016 | 536,297 | +2% |
| 2015 | 527,143 | — |
Calendar-year recreation visits as published by NPS Visitor Use Statistics. 2020 is shown here but left out of the monthly averages above, because the COVID-19 pandemic makes it unrepresentative. See how every park compares: all 63 parks ranked by visits.
What to pack for Redwood in April
Computed from April's weather normals — Redwood's best month above. Visiting another month? Each month page has its own weather-computed list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 43°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 6.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 6.6″ of rain is normal this month
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Redwood?
April, May and 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.
When is Redwood least crowded with decent conditions?
December. It is the park's quietest month (24% of the June peak, 22,579 average visits) without harsh-season weather.
How many people visit Redwood per year?
Redwood National Park had 1,202,480 recreation visits in 2025, 93% more than 2024 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). The busiest year since 2015 was 2025, with 1,202,480. Over 2021–2025 it averaged 625,750 visits a year.
What is the weather like at Redwood through the year?
The warmest month is September, with average highs of 67°F. The coldest nights come in December, averaging 38°F. The wettest month is December, with 15.3″ of precipitation. (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, KLAMATH, CA US station.)
Dive into a month
Comparing parks for the same trip? See how Redwood ranks against all 63 parks in April, May and August.
Last verified 2026-09-24 · all parks