Current Weather and Forecast in Sacramento, CA
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About the weather in Sacramento
Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°, and December the coldest, when nights fall to around 40°. January brings the most rain, on about 10 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 58 days.
Sacramento climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is wettest in Sacramento?
January, at 5.0 inches (127 mm) over about 10 days. July is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Does it snow in Sacramento?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sacramento shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Sacramento at its coldest?
December, with highs of 56°F (13°C) and lows near 40°F (4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 27°F (-3°C).
When is Sacramento at its hottest?
July, averaging 97°F (36°C) by day and 62°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 117°F (47°C).
Which months are driest in Sacramento?
4 months average under 20 mm of rain, with July the driest at less than 1 mm.
What is the best time to visit Sacramento?
April to May and October to November is the sweet spot for Sacramento - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 72°F (22°C) in the afternoon and around 5 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Is Sacramento humid?
Relative humidity averages 61% across the year, which reads as moderate. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.