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Best Time to Visit Healdsburg

For the most comfortable weather in Healdsburg, aim for May – October. June tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. April and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest month is December, mainly because of rain.

Healdsburg, California, United States
Best months
May – Oct
Shoulder
Apr and Nov
Toughest
Dec
Warmest
Aug · 76°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 45°F
Wettest
Dec · 8.5 in
Driest
Jul · 0.0 in

Healdsburg weather by month

Highs run from 56°F to 76°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 36.7 in (931 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°56°Jan57°Feb59°Mar61°Apr66°May72°Jun76°Jul76°Aug76°Sep71°Oct62°Nov56°Dec0125250
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Healdsburg, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high56°F13°C57°F14°C59°F15°C61°F16°C66°F19°C72°F22°C76°F24°C76°F25°C76°F24°C71°F21°C62°F17°C56°F13°C
Avg low45°F7°C45°F7°C47°F8°C47°F9°C50°F10°C53°F12°C56°F13°C56°F14°C56°F14°C53°F12°C48°F9°C45°F7°C
Rain6.5 in164 mm6.3 in160 mm5.2 in131 mm2.5 in64 mm1.2 in30 mm0.4 in9 mm0.0 in1 mm0.0 in1 mm0.2 in5 mm1.9 in49 mm4.0 in101 mm8.5 in216 mm
Humidity84%84%83%81%78%70%66%66%62%66%76%83%
Cloud55%53%52%44%35%22%19%21%21%31%45%57%
Comfort6366738798100100100100998456

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 173 m (568 ft), close to Healdsburg's own ~32 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Healdsburg season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 56–57°F (13–14°C), and nights reach 45°F (7°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.3 in (540 mm) of rain, 58% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December), averaging 62/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 59°F highs in March to 66°F by May. About 8.9 in (225 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (8°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 86/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

Peak warmth: highs of 72–76°F (22–25°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain, 1% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 100/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in September to 62°F by November. About 6.1 in (155 mm) of rain falls across these months, 17% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 48°F (9°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 94/100).

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 8 Great, 3 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: April – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Healdsburg weather questions

When is the best time to visit Healdsburg?

For the most comfortable weather in Healdsburg, aim for May – October. June tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. April and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest month is December, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Healdsburg?

December is the wettest month, averaging about 8.5 in (216 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 36.7 in (931 mm).

What is the coldest month in Healdsburg?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 45°F (7°C) and highs of 56°F (13°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 76°F (25°C).

Is Healdsburg humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 67%, and highs peak around 76°F (25°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Healdsburg?

The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 21.3 in (540 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 0.3 in (7 mm).

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Poll the group on May – October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.

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