City in California

Sacramento Weather Forecast

Sacramento weather: 88°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 88°F now🕔 8:17 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 525.000

Climate in Sacramento month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January57°41°3,6 in★★★☆☆
February60°44°6,7 in★★★☆☆
March67°48°2,4 in★★★★
April72°49°2,6 in★★★★
May84°56°0,8 in★★★★★
June93°60°0,0 in★★★★★
July97°62°0,1 in★★★★★
August97°63°0,2 in★★★★★
September90°61°0,1 in★★★★★
October79°55°1,5 in★★★★
November64°46°4,3 in★★★☆☆
December56°42°4,9 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Sacramento

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Recent extremes in Sacramento

Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day114°FJul 12, 2024
Coldest night31°FNov 27, 2023
Wettest day2,6 inNov 22, 2024

How Sacramento compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Sacramento.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Napa47 mi59°F36°F cooler30 in
Alcatraz Island73 mi57°F38°F cooler25 in
Fisherman's Wharf73 mi57°F38°F cooler25 in
ZIP Code 9413373 mi57°F38°F cooler25 in
ZIP Code 9410275 mi57°F38°F cooler25 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sacramento?

Sacramento is a city in California. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Sacramento right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 26% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sacramento?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sacramento, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sacramento in?

Sacramento observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:17 PM.

How many people live in Sacramento?

Sacramento has a population of approximately 525.000.

What is the nearest airport to Sacramento?

The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 82 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Sacramento?

Popular options include Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park and Half Dome.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 8:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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