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The best time to visit Sacramento

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

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Short answer

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

Sacramento is warmest in July (highs near 98°F) and coldest in December (lows around 38°F), with roughly 21 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, April and October.

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

Sacramento weather by month

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

Here is Sacramento'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 Sacramento by season.

Jan
56°
42°
Cool
Feb
60°
42°
Mild
Mar
63°
46°
Mild
Apr
71°
47°
Mild
May
82°
54°
Warm
Jun
91°
58°
Hot
Jul
98°
60°
Hot
Aug
94°
61°
Hot
Sep
90°
59°
Hot
Oct
78°
51°
Warm
Nov
63°
43°
Mild
Dec
54°
38°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
The most comfortable time to visit Sacramento is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Sacramento?
July is the warmest month in Sacramento, averaging highs near 98°F.
What is the coldest month in Sacramento?
December is the coldest month in Sacramento, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Sacramento?
The wettest month in Sacramento is usually December, out of roughly 21 inches of precipitation across the year.

Sacramento month by month