Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra
Powder snow that keeps falling long after the rest of California has dried out, alpine lakes turning gold with aspens the moment autumn arrives, and hot springs steaming quietly in a landscape that still remembers it used to be volcanic.
The best time to visit Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra is Dec–Apr, or Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F). Local time there is 21:33 (UTC-7).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 37°F · rain 4.4in · 9.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 112mm4.4in | 9.8h9.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 2°C36°F | 90mm3.5in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 3°C38°F | 86mm3.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 9°C49°F | 25mm1.0in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 15°C59°F | 27mm1.1in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 14mm0.6in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C81°F | 6mm0.2in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 18mm0.7in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 23°C73°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C62°F | 25mm1.0in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 9°C49°F | 31mm1.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 4°C40°F | 126mm5.0in | 9.6h9.6h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra?
The best time to visit Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra is Dec–Apr, or Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (78°F).
How warm does Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra get?
Typical daytime highs in Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra are Mar–May 9°C (49°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (61°F), Dec–Feb 3°C (38°F).
Is Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra expensive?
On the ground, Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra good for?
Mammoth Lakes & the Eastern Sierra is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, snow and cold air, moving about and doing things, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.