When to go · St. Helena
St. Helena, month by month
The best months for St. Helena: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.14 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, 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).16 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.18 °C / 5 °C, 9 rain days64 °F / 41 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside St. Helena's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check).21 °C / 6 °C, 5 rain days70 °F / 43 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside St. Helena's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check).25 °C / 9 °C, 3 rain days77 °F / 48 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside St. Helena's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check).29 °C / 11 °C, 1 rain days84 °F / 52 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, busy), harvest weekends Sep–Oct (book far ahead) (check).32 °C / 12 °C, 0 rain days90 °F / 54 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, busy), harvest weekends Sep–Oct (book far ahead) (check).32 °C / 12 °C, 0 rain days90 °F / 54 °F, 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside St. Helena's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check).31 °C / 11 °C, 1 rain days88 °F / 52 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside St. Helena's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check).26 °C / 8 °C, 3 rain days79 °F / 46 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.18 °C / 5 °C, 7 rain days64 °F / 41 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C / 3 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 37 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday