Sacramento weather by month

Sacramento runs from an average daily high of 56°F in January to 93°F in July, with overnight lows between 38°F (December) and 59°F (July).

January is the wettest month (3.7 inches) and July the driest (0.0 inches); about 18 inches fall in a normal year.

Average highs reach 90°F or more in Jul-Aug.

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Sacramento day trips are Apr-Jun and Oct.

Month by month in Sacramento

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain (in)	Day trips open
January	56°F	39°F	3.7	169 of 177
February	61°F	42°F	3.5	169 of 177
March	66°F	44°F	2.7	169 of 177
April best	72°F	47°F	1.3	169 of 177
May best	80°F	52°F	0.8	170 of 177
June best	88°F	56°F	0.2	175 of 177
July	93°F	59°F	0.0	177 of 177
August	92°F	59°F	0.0	177 of 177
September	88°F	56°F	0.1	177 of 177
October best	79°F	50°F	0.8	175 of 177
November	65°F	43°F	1.7	169 of 177
December	56°F	38°F	3.4	169 of 177

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Sacramento Executive Airport, Ca (USW00023232). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast. "Day trips open" counts the places within 3 hours that are open or in season on the 15th, from our own place data.

Questions about Sacramento weather

What is the best time to visit Sacramento?

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Sacramento day trips are Apr-Jun and Oct.

What is the hottest and coldest month in Sacramento?

July is the hottest (average high 93°F) and December the coolest (average low 38°F).

When does it rain the most in Sacramento?

January is the wettest month (3.7 inches) and July the driest (0.0 inches).

Does it snow in Sacramento?

The station does not record snowfall as a normal; check the forecast for mountain areas.

Where do these weather numbers come from?

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Sacramento Executive Airport, Ca (USW00023232). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.