Elk Head | TravelDojo

How to Get to Elk Head #

Elk Head is reached by local coastal roads off Highway 101 in northern California. Parking areas and trailheads are typically a short distance from the highway; consult county park maps for exact access points.

Tips for Visiting Elk Head #

Early morning is best for wildlife sightings and to avoid afternoon coastal fog.
Check local park bulletins for any trail closures or sensitive habitat restrictions.
Bring a topographic map or GPS - coastal headlands can be confusing in poor light.

Best Time to Visit Elk Head #

Summer provides the most comfortable conditions, though winter storms make for dramatic scenery.

Summer

June-September · 12-20°C

Milder weather and longer daylight for exploring coastal bluffs.

Winter

December-February · 5-12°C

Windier and colder with higher surf and dramatic skies.

Weather & Climate near Elk Head #

Climate

Temperate climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 4°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1347 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

20°

Warmest Month

4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

Weather

207 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

Weather

181 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

Weather

184 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

Weather

217 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (227 mm).

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

Weather

227 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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