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 and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F and above), late Dec–Jan fog.14 °C / 5 °C, 4 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 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 / 7 °C, 4 rain days63 °F / 45 °F, 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 / 8 °C, 3 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C / 10 °C, 1 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 12 °C, 1 rain days81 °F / 54 °F, 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 / 15 °C, 0 rain days90 °F / 59 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F and above), late Dec–Jan fog.35 °C / 16 °C, 0 rain days95 °F / 61 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F and above), late Dec–Jan fog.34 °C / 16 °C, 0 rain days93 °F / 61 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.32 °C / 15 °C, 0 rain days90 °F / 59 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Sacramento's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 12 °C, 1 rain days79 °F / 54 °F, 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 / 7 °C, 2 rain days64 °F / 45 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 34 °C and above), late Dec–Jan fog.Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (highs near 93 °F and above), late Dec–Jan fog.14 °C / 5 °C, 4 rain days57 °F / 41 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday