SeasonMapWhat's on in Redwood National Park, United States through the year
Redwood National Park, United States has 5 curated events through the year — 4 natural spectacles and 1 season. The ones to plan around: Grey whales northbound (March) and Rhododendron bloom (May).
Updated September 2026 · every event curated and sourced · dates for 2026 where they are announced, the usual window where they are not
Best time to visit Redwood National Park: weather, crowds and notes →
Redwood National Park events and crowds by month
January in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in January →Busy — Winter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Nothing new starts in January.
February in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in February →Quiet — one of its worst months for weather
Nothing new starts in February.
March in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in March →Busy — Spring break in United States
- Nature
Grey whales northbound
1 Mar – 30 Apr · usuallyWhale seasonThe return leg brings mothers and calves closer inshore than the autumn run, which is why spring is the better half of the migration to watch from the headlands. Source ↗
April in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in April →Shoulder season — an ordinary month
Nothing new starts in April.
Still on: Grey whales northbound (1 Mar – 30 Apr (usually))
May in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in May →Shoulder season — an ordinary month
- Nature
Rhododendron bloom
1 May – 20 Jun · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsPacific rhododendron flowers pink under the old growth along Howland Hill Road and Prairie Creek for about six weeks in late spring. It is the one time of year the forest floor has colour in it.
June in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in June →Busy — Summer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
- Season
Summer fog
1 Jun – 31 AugFog seasonCold upwelled water offshore pushes a band of fog up the river canyons through the summer, which is what keeps the tallest trees alive. It also means the coast can sit grey all day while inland burns. Source ↗
Still on: Rhododendron bloom (1 May – 20 Jun (usually))
July in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in July →Busy — Summer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Nothing new starts in July.
Still on: Summer fog (1 Jun – 31 Aug)
August in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in August →Busy — Summer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Nothing new starts in August.
Still on: Summer fog (1 Jun – 31 Aug)
September in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in September →Busy — Summer break in United States
- Nature
Roosevelt elk rut
1 Sep – 31 Oct · usuallyRutting seasonRiskBulls bugle and spar on the meadows at Elk Prairie and Gold Bluffs Beach through the autumn, and they are genuinely dangerous at close range. The rangers' distance rule is not decoration. Source ↗
October in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in October →Shoulder season — an ordinary month
Nothing new starts in October.
Still on: Roosevelt elk rut (1 Sep – 31 Oct (usually))
November in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in November →Busy — Thanksgiving break in United States
- Nature
Grey whale migration
1 Nov – 31 Dec · usuallyWhale seasonThe southbound migration passes in November and December and comes back north in March and April, best watched from the Klamath River Overlook where a few animals hang about all year. Source ↗
December in Redwood National Park
Redwood National Park weather in December →Busy — Winter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Nothing new starts in December.
Still on: Grey whale migration (1 Nov – 31 Dec (usually))