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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

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).7 °C (45 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. 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 daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. 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 daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. 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 daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. 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 daysCrowds: High
  7. 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.33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. 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 daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside French Gulch's best window: Sep–Nov (cool, less fire risk, fall colors).12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow, road chains required).8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 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)

    Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • 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.