Best time to visit Sacramento, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Sacramento runs from October through May — 8 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 35m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 33m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 45m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 1m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 6m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 39m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 14h 27m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 13h 30m
Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.
Daylight ≈ 12h 14m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 10h 58m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 51m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 19m
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