Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sacramento Climate
Sacramento is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 524,943. Its average annual temperature is 16.6°C (62°F), with roughly 469 mm of rain per year.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
469
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Sacramento Climate
Sacramento has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F) and receives about 469 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.6°C
Avg Temp
469
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 47° | 99 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 85 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 71 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 29 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 11 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 5 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 2 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 2 mm |
| September | 22° / 72° | 8 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 26 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 66 mm |
| December | 8° / 47° | 65 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sacramento
The most comfortable months to visit Sacramento are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is December (near 4°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sacramento are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sacramento, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and about 469 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is December.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sacramento average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.