Best time to visit Arcata, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Arcata runs from April through November — 8 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 23m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 10h 26m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 11h 43m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 6m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 17m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 53m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 40m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 38m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 15m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 53m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 40m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 5m
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