Mount Shasta, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Mount Shasta, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Mount Shasta, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Mount Shasta, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Mount Shasta, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Mount Shasta, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mount Shasta, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly option.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can become worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Mount Shasta, California, United States of America by month

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January

January in this region can be very chilly, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows about a third of the time.

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February

In February, Mount Shasta can be brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 40s F (single digits C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect extremely heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Mount Shasta, with several of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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March

March in Mount Shasta can be brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 20 F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows occasionally. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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April

April in Mount Shasta can be chilly and snowy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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May

May in Mount Shasta is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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June

June here is warm. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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July

July here is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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August

August in Mount Shasta is extremely warm and very dry. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 20% to 30% range on average.

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September

Traveling to Mount Shasta in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

If you visit Mount Shasta during October, you may notice that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

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November

November in Mount Shasta is brisk, snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain regularly. It also snows once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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December

In December, Mount Shasta is cold, snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). During your visit, you can expect extremely heavy snowfall. This is also a rainy time for Mount Shasta, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

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