Carrizo Plainsuperbloom
Out of season: the next desert superbloom season is in 2027.
Right now in Carrizo Plain · September
174days to the next superbloom seasonusually Mar 21–Apr 10
Rain, 2025–2026 season
152%of normal
9.72 in since Oct 1 (October–March); normal 6.38 in.
this season normal (1991–2020). NOAA station New Cuyama Fire Station.
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 4:32 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Carrizo Plain National Monument through the year
- Painted Rock closedMar–Jul
- Wildflower toursMar–May
- WildflowersMar–Apr
- Rain, muddy roadsNov–Apr
- Visitor center openDec–May
Best spots around Carrizo Plain National Monument
- Temblor RangeMost of the displays in Feb 2026; hillside daisies in 2024
- Soda LakeDry lake bed; goldfields and baby blue eyes around it, March 2024
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · Bureau of Land Management, "Wildflower season is here – Do you know where to go?" (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · Bureau of Land Management, Wildflower season arrives at Carrizo Plain (February 9, 2026) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · Bureau of Land Management, Wildflower season arrived at Carrizo Plain (March 26, 2024) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI Climate Data Online, monthly rain (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain National Monument (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain National Monument recreation map and guide (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · Bureau of Land Management, Visit Carrizo Plain National Monument (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · Bureau of Land Management, Carrizo Plain recreation map and guide (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak desert superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Mar 21–Apr 10. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Carrizo Plain National Monument right now?
Not now: the superbloom season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 174 days (usually Mar 21–Apr 10).
Where are the best spots in Carrizo Plain National Monument?
Temblor Range: most of the displays in Feb 2026; hillside daisies in 2024; Soda Lake: dry lake bed; goldfields and baby blue eyes around it, March 2024.
When is the festival in Carrizo Plain National Monument?
Wildflower tours, usually in Mar–May.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Carrizo Plain National Monument?
Rain, muddy roads (Nov–Apr); Painted Rock closed (Mar–Jul).
What is Carrizo Plain National Monument like through the year?
Wildflowers (Mar–Apr), Visitor center open (Dec–May), Rain, muddy roads (Nov–Apr), Painted Rock closed (Mar–Jul) and Wildflower tours (Mar–May).