Best time to visit Lafayette, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Lafayette runs from September through June — 10 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Good
High
58.4°F
Low
41.7°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

February Good
High
63.2°F
Low
44.1°F
Precip
3.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Good
High
67.7°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
2.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
72.2°F
Low
49.2°F
Precip
1.23 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 59m

May Excellent
High
78.0°F
Low
53.1°F
Precip
0.61 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Good
High
84.6°F
Low
56.7°F
Precip
0.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 35m

July Hot
High
88.3°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
0.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

August Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
58.8°F
Precip
0.02 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
86.1°F
Low
57.6°F
Precip
0.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Excellent
High
78.2°F
Low
53.1°F
Precip
0.68 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Good
High
66.7°F
Low
45.9°F
Precip
1.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

December Good
High
58.7°F
Low
41.2°F
Precip
3.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

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