When to go · Jackson, California
Jackson, California, month by month
The best months for Jackson, California: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, fire risk).32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, fire risk).31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).27 °C (81 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).21 °C (70 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jackson, California, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Apr: 6
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
April: Inside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Jackson, California: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.