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Legendary trek

Skyline Trail

Mount Rainier NP, Washington, United States
Best timeJul–Sep
Signature routeSkyline Trail
In season~64°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

16–64°F
Fares from$173
Nearest airportSEA
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map
Map showing the location of Skyline Trail
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 66%
WarmestAug · 64°F
WettestJan
Best windowJul–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Wildflower meadows and glacier views circling above Paradise.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jul–Sep, the 3 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Skyline Trail. Nearest airport is SEA.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skyline Trail?

The best time to visit Skyline Trail is July–September, in Mount Rainier NP, Washington, United States.

Where is Skyline Trail?

Skyline Trail is in Mount Rainier NP, Washington, United States. The nearest major airport is SEA.

What is Skyline Trail known for?

Wildflower meadows and glacier views circling above Paradise.

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