When to go · Solvang
Solvang, month by month
The best months for Solvang: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).18 °C (64 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 3 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.24 °C (75 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 2 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland valley heat), Danish Days weekend if you want quiet.30 °C (86 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (inland valley heat), Danish Days weekend if you want quiet.31 °C (88 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 0 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 1 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Solvang, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Apr: 3 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
April: Inside Solvang's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Solvang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.