SeasonMapSacramento weather in April
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April in Sacramento: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Sacramento · #49 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sacramento in April
California's forum treats April as good weather statewide, with inland Central Valley cities like Sacramento running warmer than the coast by this point in spring. Regulars' standard advice for April travel anywhere in the state: pack layers, since mornings and evenings still run noticeably cooler than the afternoon.
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Sacramento climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 35 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sacramento in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sacramento's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherSacramento's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sacramento — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Sacramento in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Sacramento?
- April in Sacramento: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Sacramento on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Sacramento in April?
- In April, Sacramento averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 10°C, with about 35.2 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sacramento in April?
- Sacramento has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in April.
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Similar destinations in North America — April
Within 300 km: San Francisco's Gray whale migration around 15 Dec – 15 May, and Santa Cruz, California's Gray whale migration around 15 Dec – 15 Apr.