Best time to visit Nevada City, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Nevada City runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
50.6°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
10.87 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

February Wet
High
52.8°F
Low
35.2°F
Precip
10.49 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

March Wet
High
57.0°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
9.86 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Wet
High
62.5°F
Low
39.9°F
Precip
5.24 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 2m

May Good
High
70.6°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
2.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

June Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
53.7°F
Precip
0.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

July Good
High
87.2°F
Low
59.7°F
Precip
0.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

August Good
High
86.7°F
Low
59.0°F
Precip
0.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Good
High
81.8°F
Low
55.2°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
70.6°F
Low
47.3°F
Precip
2.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Wet
High
57.0°F
Low
39.6°F
Precip
6.19 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

December Wet
High
48.3°F
Low
34.6°F
Precip
12.22 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

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