Best Time to Visit Knott's Berry Farm (2026)
Buena Park, CA
Trying to pick the right week for Knott's Berry Farm? Here are the least-crowded months and days, what to avoid, and how the season runs, all backed by Parks Radar's day-by-day crowd model. Then check the live forecast for your exact dates.
See Knott's Berry Farm's live crowd forecast →The least crowded time to visit Knott's Berry Farm
- Calmest months: January, February, September. January is usually the single lightest month.
- Best days: Tuesday and Wednesday draw the smallest crowds; weekends are the busiest.
- Weather: Buena Park gets mild, dry weather most of the year; even summer rarely gets extreme.
When Knott's Berry Farm is busiest (and what to avoid)
Crowds peak in July and August, on weekends, and around major holidays.
Its signature events draw big crowds on event days, plan around them if you want a quieter visit:
- Knott's Scary Farm
- Knott's Merry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm operating season
Knott's Berry Farm is open year-round. Hours and crowd levels shift constantly, so Parks Radar rates each day against the park's own normal. Always confirm the calendar on the official site before booking.
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