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Sacramento weather in August

With highs near 36°C (97°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), August feels very hot in Sacramento. Rainfall averages about 0 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

  • Expect a big gap between day and night — about 20°C.
  • In Sacramento, August is late summer.
  • August is Sacramento's second warmest month.
  • It's one of the drier months, with about 100% less rain than Sacramento's average.

Avg high

36°C

97°F

Avg low

16°C

61°F

Rainfall

0 mm

very dry

Humidity

42%

relative

Sky

15%

cloud · mostly sunny

Sacramento weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Sacramento
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January15°C / 58°F6°C / 42°F99 mm74%58%
February16°C / 61°F5°C / 42°F98 mm73%47%
March18°C / 64°F7°C / 44°F114 mm76%53%
April22°C / 71°F8°C / 47°F51 mm71%41%
May26°C / 78°F11°C / 51°F23 mm62%32%
June33°C / 91°F14°C / 57°F7 mm49%18%
July37°C / 98°F16°C / 61°F0 mm40%12%
August36°C / 97°F16°C / 61°F0 mm42%15%
September33°C / 92°F15°C / 60°F5 mm43%19%
October27°C / 81°F13°C / 55°F29 mm45%29%
November19°C / 67°F8°C / 47°F65 mm58%46%
December15°C / 58°F5°C / 41°F92 mm69%53%

What to pack for August

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
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Is August a good time to visit Sacramento?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Sacramento in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Sacramento?

It can be, if you like heat: August highs in Sacramento are around 36°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Sacramento in August?

Average highs are about 36°C (97°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Sacramento in August?

Sacramento typically gets around 0 mm of rain in August — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Sacramento (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.