Best time to visit Sonora, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Sonora runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
55.7°F
Low
32.8°F
Precip
6.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

February Wet
High
58.2°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
5.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Wet
High
62.1°F
Low
37.0°F
Precip
5.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
66.7°F
Low
39.7°F
Precip
3.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 60m

May Good
High
75.6°F
Low
45.5°F
Precip
1.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Good
High
85.3°F
Low
50.8°F
Precip
0.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

July Hot
High
92.8°F
Low
56.8°F
Precip
0.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

August Hot
High
91.9°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
0.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
86.7°F
Low
50.8°F
Precip
0.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
76.2°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
1.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Cool
High
63.2°F
Low
36.4°F
Precip
3.24 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 54m

December Wet
High
55.1°F
Low
32.4°F
Precip
5.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

Looking for similar climates? See Sonora's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.