Winter Dec – Feb
The coldest season, with highs of 57–60°F (14–16°C) and lows down to 41°F (5°C). It's the wettest season, with about 12.0 in (304 mm) of rain, 54% of the year's total. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 74/100.
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Best Time to Visit Old Sacramento Waterfront
For the most comfortable weather in Old Sacramento Waterfront, aim for March – May and October & November. May tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of heat.
- Best months
- Mar – May and Oct & Nov
- Toughest
- Jul & Aug
- Warmest
- Jul · 98°F
- Coldest nights
- Dec · 41°F
- Wettest
- Dec · 4.6 in
- Driest
- Jul · 0.0 in
These averages also cover Capitol Park & Midtown.
Old Sacramento Waterfront weather by month
Highs run from 57°F to 98°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 22.3 in (567 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 58°F14°C | 60°F16°C | 65°F18°C | 71°F21°C | 80°F27°C | 91°F33°C | 98°F37°C | 96°F36°C | 91°F33°C | 80°F27°C | 67°F19°C | 57°F14°C |
| Avg low | 41°F5°C | 42°F6°C | 45°F7°C | 47°F8°C | 52°F11°C | 57°F14°C | 61°F16°C | 60°F16°C | 59°F15°C | 54°F12°C | 46°F8°C | 41°F5°C |
| Rain | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 0.9 in23 mm | 0.2 in5 mm | 0.0 in1 mm | 0.0 in1 mm | 0.2 in4 mm | 1.2 in30 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 4.6 in118 mm |
| Humidity | 74% | 75% | 75% | 70% | 61% | 48% | 41% | 42% | 42% | 47% | 60% | 71% |
| Cloud | 59% | 53% | 50% | 42% | 30% | 18% | 11% | 12% | 15% | 30% | 47% | 60% |
| Comfort | 73 | 79 | 87 | 95 | 100 | 77 | 61 | 65 | 76 | 100 | 92 | 69 |
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 128 m (420 ft), close to Old Sacramento Waterfront's own ~8 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.
Old Sacramento Waterfront season by season
Spring Mar – May
Temperatures climb through the season, from 65°F highs in March to 80°F by May. About 6.4 in (162 mm) of rain falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 45°F (7°C). March – May are among the best-scoring months (season average 94/100).
Summer Jun – Aug
Peak warmth: highs of 91–98°F (33–37°C). It's the driest season, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain, 1% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 57°F (14°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July & August), averaging 68/100.
Autumn Sep – Nov
Temperatures slide from 91°F highs in September to 67°F by November. About 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across these months, 17% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 89/100).
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Sacramento New Year's Eve route recommends Dec 30 – Jan 1. That window is set by the holiday season rather than the weather. Highs here average 58°F in January and 57°F in December.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 8 Great and 4 Good. Great months: February – June and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
Old Sacramento Waterfront weather questions
When is the best time to visit Old Sacramento Waterfront?
For the most comfortable weather in Old Sacramento Waterfront, aim for March – May and October & November. May tops our comfort score at 100/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of heat.
What is the rainiest month in Old Sacramento Waterfront?
December is the wettest month, averaging about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 22.3 in (567 mm).
What is the coldest month in Old Sacramento Waterfront?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F (5°C) and highs of 57°F (14°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 98°F (37°C).
Is Old Sacramento Waterfront humid in summer?
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 44%, and highs peak around 98°F (37°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
When is the rainy season in Old Sacramento Waterfront?
The wettest three-month stretch is December – February, with about 12.0 in (304 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 0.2 in (6 mm).
More on Old Sacramento Waterfront
Weather nearby
- Napa weather ~42 mi away
- Sonoma weather ~55 mi away
- Healdsburg weather ~74 mi away
- San Francisco weather ~75 mi away
- Tahoe City & Palisades weather ~84 mi away
- South Lake Tahoe weather ~86 mi away
Routes and legs
- Sacramento New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
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