When to go · French Gulch
French Gulch, month by month
The best months for French Gulch: Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.18 °C (64 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.23 °C (73 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.28 °C (82 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 4 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in French Gulch, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Oct: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 5 (better)
Oct: 7
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 1
Oct: 0
September: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
October: Inside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).
French Gulch: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.