Kings Canyon National Park weather in August

August in Kings Canyon National Park: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Kings Canyon National Park · #12 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 94/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kings Canyon National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall34 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity47%🍃 comfortable
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kings Canyon National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Kings Canyon National Park?
August in Kings Canyon National Park: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kings Canyon National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
What is the weather like in Kings Canyon National Park in August?
In August, Kings Canyon National Park averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 9°C, with about 34.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kings Canyon National Park in August?
Kings Canyon National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in August.

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