When to go · Jackson, California
Jackson, California in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, fire risk).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, fire risk).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- OctoberGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- MarchGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- AprilGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Weather in August
- Jackson, CaliforniaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jackson, California, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, fire risk).
March: Inside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Jackson, California: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen