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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 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 104°F) and coldest in February (lows around 40°F), with roughly 24 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is 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

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
56°
42°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
58°
40°
Mild
Mar
61°
43°
Mild
Apr
71°
48°
Mild
May
81°
54°
Warm
Jun
92°
61°
Hot
Jul
104°
68°
Hot
Aug
99°
66°
Hot
Sep
91°
61°
Hot
Oct
83°
56°
Warm
Nov
65°
45°
Mild
Dec
59°
43°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Modesto?
The most comfortable time to visit Modesto is usually 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 104°F.
What is the coldest month in Modesto?
February is the coldest month in Modesto, with lows around 40°F.
When is the rainy season in Modesto?
The wettest month in Modesto is usually January, out of roughly 24 inches of precipitation across the year.

Modesto month by month

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