Best time to visit Alturas, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Alturas runs from June through June — 1 month of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
44.1°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
1.49 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

February Cool
High
47.3°F
Low
23.1°F
Precip
0.98 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
53.2°F
Low
27.2°F
Precip
1.22 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
59.2°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
1.21 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Cool
High
69.6°F
Low
37.4°F
Precip
1.39 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

June Good
High
79.1°F
Low
42.2°F
Precip
0.71 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

July Hot
High
89.7°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
0.23 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

August Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
0.30 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Good
High
81.0°F
Low
38.1°F
Precip
0.37 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Cool
High
67.0°F
Low
30.7°F
Precip
0.94 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
51.8°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
1.39 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

December Cold
High
41.5°F
Low
22.5°F
Precip
1.51 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

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