Best Time to Visit Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Sacramento for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8.2°C / 46.8°F in December to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sacramento, California, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Sacramento's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.6°C60.1°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.2°C66.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.2°C72°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.1°C64.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
The best time to visit Sacramento for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sacramento's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Sacramento?
The rainy season at Sacramento, California runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 28 mm / 1.1 in. The wettest single month is January (99 mm / 3.9 in).
What is the driest month in Sacramento?
The driest month in Sacramento is July, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Sacramento?
The least comfortable months for travel to Sacramento — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 99 mm / 3.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 8.2°C / 46.8°F.
Is Sacramento climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Sacramento figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Sacramento specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.