When to go · Taft
Taft, month by month
The best months for Taft: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.57 °C (135 °F) / 41 °C (106 °F), 1 rain days135 °F (57 °C) / 106 °F (41 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–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).62 °C (144 °F) / 44 °C (111 °F), 1 rain days144 °F (62 °C) / 111 °F (44 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.70 °C (158 °F) / 47 °C (117 °F), 1 rain days158 °F (70 °C) / 117 °F (47 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.75 °C (167 °F) / 50 °C (122 °F), 0 rain days167 °F (75 °C) / 122 °F (50 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.84 °C (183 °F) / 56 °C (133 °F), 0 rain days183 °F (84 °C) / 133 °F (56 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.92 °C (198 °F) / 60 °C (140 °F), 0 rain days198 °F (92 °C) / 140 °F (60 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited water for outdoor activities).98 °C (208 °F) / 67 °C (153 °F), 0 rain days208 °F (98 °C) / 153 °F (67 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, limited water for outdoor activities).97 °C (207 °F) / 65 °C (149 °F), 0 rain days207 °F (97 °C) / 149 °F (65 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.92 °C (198 °F) / 61 °C (142 °F), 0 rain days198 °F (92 °C) / 142 °F (61 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.80 °C (176 °F) / 54 °C (129 °F), 0 rain days176 °F (80 °C) / 129 °F (54 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.66 °C (151 °F) / 46 °C (115 °F), 0 rain days151 °F (66 °C) / 115 °F (46 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.58 °C (136 °F) / 41 °C (106 °F), 0 rain days136 °F (58 °C) / 106 °F (41 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Taft, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 70 °C (158 °F)158 °F (70 °C)
Apr: 75 °C (167 °F)167 °F (75 °C)
Night low
Mar: 47 °C (117 °F)117 °F (47 °C)
Apr: 50 °C (122 °F)122 °F (50 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 1
Apr: 0 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
April: Inside Taft's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Taft: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.