When to Sacramento
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January represents the coolest month in Sacramento's extreme climate, though temperatures remain dangerously hot. Days reach 132°F while nights only cool to 102°F, with minimal rainfall providing little relief from the arid conditions.
February
February sees a slight increase in temperature from January's already extreme heat. The mercury climbs to 142°F during the day with nighttime lows of 106°F, maintaining the pattern of minimal precipitation.
March
March marks the beginning of the transition toward summer's peak heat. Temperatures rise to 151°F during the day and 112°F at night, with the last traces of winter's minimal rainfall.
April
April brings intensifying heat as the region enters its completely dry season. Daytime temperatures reach 161°F with nighttime lows of 116°F, and rainfall drops to zero.
May
May escalates the extreme heat significantly as summer approaches. Temperatures soar to 176°F during the day and remain at 125°F at night, with no precipitation to provide any relief.
June
June marks the beginning of the most extreme heat period with temperatures reaching 190°F. Nighttime offers little respite at 133°F, and the complete absence of rainfall creates harsh desert conditions.
July
July represents the peak of Sacramento's extreme heat with the highest temperatures of the year. Daytime temperatures reach a scorching 198°F while nights remain at 138°F with zero precipitation.
August
August maintains near-peak heat levels with temperatures reaching 197°F during the day. Nighttime temperatures of 137°F provide no relief, and the drought conditions continue with no rainfall.
September
September begins a gradual cooling trend, though temperatures remain extremely high at 191°F during the day. Nights cool slightly to 133°F, but the dry conditions persist with no precipitation.
October
October continues the cooling trend with daytime highs of 173°F and nighttime lows of 122°F. Despite the relative decrease from summer peaks, conditions remain extremely hot with no rainfall.
November
November brings more noticeable cooling as temperatures drop to 149°F during the day and 108°F at night. The first traces of moisture return with minimal rainfall marking the end of the completely dry season.
December
December returns to the year's coolest temperatures, matching January's levels. Highs reach 132°F and lows drop to 101°F, with minimal rainfall providing slight relief from the extreme aridity.