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.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 32m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 10h 31m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 11h 44m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 13h 2m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 9m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 43m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 30m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 33m
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 56m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 48m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 15m
Looking for similar climates? See Nevada City's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.