Kings Canyon National Park in July
In July, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 76°F and a low of 46°F, with 0.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 118,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 14 hours 27 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 76° / 46°F
- Precipitation
- 0.6in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 27m
- Visitors
- 118,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a July high of 102°F and a low of 67°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in July
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 76° / 46° | Very busy | Mild |
| Death Valley National Park | 117° / 91° | Busy | Very hot |
| Yosemite National Park | 89° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
| Pinnacles National Park | 96° / 50° | Busy | Very hot |
| Channel Islands National Park | 76° / 60° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in July