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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.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sacramento 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.

Sacramento is warmest in July (highs near 101°F) and coldest in February (lows around 40°F), with roughly 31 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 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

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
Wettest
Feb
58°
40°
Mild
Mar
60°
43°
Mild
Apr
71°
47°
Mild
May
81°
53°
Warm
Jun
91°
58°
Hot
Jul
101°
63°
Hot
Aug
96°
63°
Hot
Sep
90°
59°
Hot
Oct
82°
55°
Warm
Nov
64°
44°
Mild
Dec
58°
42°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
The most comfortable time to visit Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
July is the warmest month in Sacramento, averaging highs near 101°F.
What is the coldest month in Sacramento?
February is the coldest month in Sacramento, with lows around 40°F.
When is the rainy season in Sacramento?
The wettest month in Sacramento is usually January, out of roughly 31 inches of precipitation across the year.

Sacramento month by month