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The best time to visit Modesto

Month-by-month climate averages for Modesto, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Modesto is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.

Modesto is warmest in July (highs near 100°F) and coldest in December (lows around 39°F), with roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Modesto forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Modesto weather by month

what to expect in Modesto through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Modesto's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Modesto by season.

Jan
55°
41°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
60°
42°
Mild
Mar
64°
46°
Mild
Apr
72°
49°
Warm
May
82°
55°
Warm
Jun
92°
61°
Hot
Jul
100°
64°
Hot
Aug
97°
64°
Hot
Sep
91°
61°
Hot
Oct
79°
52°
Warm
Nov
64°
44°
Mild
Dec
55°
39°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Modesto?
The most comfortable time to visit Modesto is usually February, March, April and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Modesto?
July is the warmest month in Modesto, averaging highs near 100°F.
What is the coldest month in Modesto?
December is the coldest month in Modesto, with lows around 39°F.
When is the rainy season in Modesto?
The wettest month in Modesto is usually January, out of roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year.

Modesto month by month