When to go · Fresno
Fresno, month by month
The best months for Fresno: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.13 °C / 5 °C, 8 rain days55 °F / 41 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).16 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days61 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Fresno's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Fresno's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.23 °C / 10 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Fresno's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.28 °C / 14 °C, 3 rain days82 °F / 57 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.33 °C / 18 °C, 1 rain days91 °F / 64 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38–43 °C days), late Jul–mid Aug heat waves.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100–109 °F days), late Jul–mid Aug heat waves.37 °C / 21 °C, 0 rain days99 °F / 70 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (38–43 °C days), late Jul–mid Aug heat waves.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (100–109 °F days), late Jul–mid Aug heat waves.36 °C / 20 °C, 0 rain days97 °F / 68 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.33 °C / 17 °C, 1 rain days91 °F / 63 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Fresno's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C / 13 °C, 3 rain days79 °F / 55 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Fresno's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.18 °C / 7 °C, 5 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.13 °C / 4 °C, 7 rain days55 °F / 39 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday