Weather in Sacramento
What's the weather like in Sacramento?
Sacramento has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 15°C (58°F) in January to 37°C (98°F) in July, with overnight lows around 5°C (40°F) and 17°C (62°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Sacramento are March through April, and October through November.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.582, -121.494
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 58°F | 5°C / 40°F | 118 mm | 9 | — |
| February | 17°C / 62°F | 5°C / 41°F | 96 mm | 7 | — |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 7°C / 45°F | 102 mm | 11 | — |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 10°C / 49°F | 37 mm | 5 | — |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 13°C / 55°F | 18 mm | 4 | — |
| June | 34°C / 94°F | 16°C / 60°F | 5 mm | 1 | — |
| July | 37°C / 98°F | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 0 | — |
| August | 36°C / 97°F | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 0 | — |
| September | 33°C / 92°F | 16°C / 60°F | 11 mm | 1 | — |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 12°C / 54°F | 36 mm | 3 | — |
| November | 19°C / 65°F | 7°C / 44°F | 51 mm | 7 | — |
| December | 14°C / 56°F | 5°C / 40°F | 132 mm | 11 | — |
Sacramento by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
The most comfortable months in Sacramento are usually April, October, November, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Sacramento?
July is typically the hottest month in Sacramento, averaging a high of 37°C (98°F).
What is the coldest month in Sacramento?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 5°C (40°F).
Does it snow in Sacramento?
Snow is rare in Sacramento; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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