In general the best time to visit Sacramento is probably April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +93°F in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sacramento in different months
This is the average weather in Sacramento for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, June, September, October the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +57°F to +90°F.
February, March, July, August, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +93°F during July.
In January, December the weather is average. Expect around 24 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 112 mm in January.
Climate in Sacramento
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sacramento for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+75°F
+77°F
+86°F
+95°F
+106°F
+109°F
+111°F
+109°F
+115°F
+102°F
+84°F
+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+57°F
+63°F
+66°F
+73°F
+82°F
+90°F
+93°F
+93°F
+90°F
+79°F
+64°F
+57°F
Minimum Temperature
+23°F
+23°F
+32°F
+32°F
+39°F
+46°F
+50°F
+52°F
+46°F
+37°F
+27°F
+18°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
79
73
69
61
55
51
54
56
55
59
70
77
Rain, mm
112
105
96
43
23
5
1
1
8
33
62
103
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
8
11
13
15
20
24
28
28
25
21
13
9
Cloud Days
11
7
6
7
6
4
2
3
3
5
7
10
Rainy Days
12
11
12
8
5
2
0
0
2
5
9
12
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sacramento during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sacramento is August with average maximum temperature going up to +93°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +41°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sacramento looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sacramento is January with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 51%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sacramento during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 28 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 12 rainy days and 112 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sacramento:
What is the hottest month in Sacramento?
The hottest month in Sacramento is August with average maximum temperature of +93°F.
What is the coldest month in Sacramento?
The coldest month in Sacramento is January with minimum temperatures of +41°F.
Is Sacramento worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sacramento could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sacramento?
if you're looking to visit Sacramento when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sacramento, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.