National Park · CA
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Channel Islands
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Fog | 60°F | 56°F | 0% |
| Sat 11 | Fog | 61°F | 58°F | 1% |
| Sun 12 | Fog | 67°F | 59°F | 4% |
| Mon 13 | Overcast | 68°F | 61°F | 10% |
| Tue 14 | Fog | 66°F | 61°F | 0% |
| Wed 15 | Clear | 66°F | 63°F | 1% |
| Thu 16 | Clear | 62°F | 60°F | 1% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F | 43°F | 4.7" |
| February | 62°F | 44°F | 4.3" |
| March | 65°F | 46°F | 3.3" |
| April | 65°F | 48°F | 1.0" |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 0.5" |
| June | 68°F | 54°F | 0.1" |
| July | 71°F | 57°F | 0.1" |
| August | 72°F | 57°F | 0.0" |
| September | 71°F | 56°F | 0.1" |
| October | 72°F | 51°F | 0.8" |
| November | 68°F | 46°F | 1.2" |
| December | 63°F | 42°F | 2.8" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, SANTA BARBARA 11 W, CA US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- Free — Free entrance
- Hours
- The park is open 24 hours a day. Services and facilities have separate hours. Please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Santa Barbara Island Dock Closed; Landings Restricted to Adjacent Rocky Ledge
Santa Barbara Island is open to public access, but landings are restricted to the rocky ledge adjacent to the dock. The dock is closed and is not expected to be repaired in the near future due to the severe winter storm damage.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Parts of Santa Rosa Island Closed During Wildfire Recovery
Santa Rosa Island reopens to limited day use on July 1. No overnight visits are allowed. Burned areas, including Water Canyon Campground, remain closed through at least August 13. Click the more link for additional information.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API