Pinnacleswildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Pinnacles · September
154days to the next wildflowers seasonusually Mar 1–May 31
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:42 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Pinnacles National Park through the year
- Early bloomersJan–Feb
- Peak wildflower seasonMar–May
- Days over 100°F possibleJul–Aug
- Light snow on the high peaksDec–Jan
Best spots around Pinnacles National Park
- High Peaks to Bear Gulch Loop6.7 miles up through wildflower-filled meadows in spring to the High Peaks
- High Peaks, Balconies and South Chalone PeakBitterroot and two-leaved onion in the rocky areas
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Blooming season at Pinnacles (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Pinnacles operating hours and seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Trails of Pinnacles (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Pinnacles plant communities (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Pinnacles climate and weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Pinnacles National Park in 2027?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Mar 1–May 31. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
Is it blooming in Pinnacles National Park right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 154 days (usually Mar 1–May 31).
When is peak bloom?
March through May, when over 80 percent of the park's plants are in bloom. Depending on rain and temperature, flowers can open as early as January and last into June, or into July in wet years.Source: National Park Service, Blooming season at Pinnacles ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What blooms when?
January and February: manzanita, milkmaids, shooting stars. March: bush poppies, California poppies, fiddleneck, baby blue-eyes. April: Johnny-jump-ups, chia, larkspur, bush lupine. May: chamise, clarkias, penstemons.Source: National Park Service, Blooming season at Pinnacles ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Will it be crowded?
Often, especially on spring weekends and holidays. Expect long lines between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.; for the High Peaks, Condor Gulch, Balconies or Moses Spring trails, arrive before 8 a.m.Source: National Park Service, Pinnacles operating hours and seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Pinnacles National Park?
High Peaks to Bear Gulch Loop: 6.7 miles up through wildflower-filled meadows in spring to the High Peaks; High Peaks, Balconies and South Chalone Peak: bitterroot and two-leaved onion in the rocky areas.
What is Pinnacles National Park like through the year?
Early bloomers (Jan–Feb), Peak wildflower season (Mar–May), Days over 100°F possible (Jul–Aug) and Light snow on the high peaks (Dec–Jan).