When to go · Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake, month by month
The best months for Shasta Lake: Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.16 °C (61 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.26 °C (79 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, strong winds on the lake).34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, strong winds on the lake).33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Shasta Lake's best window: Sep–Oct (check).28 °C (82 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Shasta Lake's best window: Sep–Oct (check).22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C (46 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shasta Lake, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Oct: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 7 (better)
Oct: 9
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 1
Oct: 0
September: Inside Shasta Lake's best window: Sep–Oct (check).
October: Inside Shasta Lake's best window: Sep–Oct (check).
Shasta Lake: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.