When to go · Sacramento
Sacramento, month by month
The best months for Sacramento: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C (93 °F) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F (34 °C) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 4 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 4 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 3 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 1 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 0 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C (93 °F) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F (34 °C) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C (93 °F) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F (34 °C) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 0 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 1 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 2 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C (93 °F) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F (34 °C) and above), late Dec–Jan fog.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 4 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sacramento, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 1
May: 1
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Sacramento: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.