Best time to visit St. Helena, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in St. Helena runs from March through June — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
58.8°F
Low
40.2°F
Precip
6.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

February Wet
High
62.5°F
Low
41.9°F
Precip
6.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 33m

March Good
High
66.8°F
Low
43.9°F
Precip
4.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
71.8°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
1.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Excellent
High
78.1°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
1.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 6m

June Good
High
85.4°F
Low
54.2°F
Precip
0.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 39m

July Hot
High
88.7°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
0.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

August Hot
High
88.8°F
Low
55.7°F
Precip
0.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Good
High
86.6°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
0.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
78.1°F
Low
49.4°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Good
High
65.8°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
3.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

December Wet
High
58.3°F
Low
39.6°F
Precip
7.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

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