When is the best time to go to Sierra Nevada?

When is the best time to go to Sierra Nevada? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sierra Nevada are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are February, March, April, November and December


Annual weather in Sierra Nevada

For full information about the climate and weather in Sierra Nevada a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 38°F/49°F
3.5in
February 38°F/50°F
3.8in
March 41°F/54°F
4.6in
April 45°F/59°F
3.9in
May 54°F/68°F
2.4in
June 63°F/77°F
1.6in
July 68°F/85°F
0.5in
August 67°F/85°F
2.3in
September 59°F/74°F
3.3in
October 52°F/67°F
2.8in
November 43°F/56°F
3.7in
December 40°F/52°F
3.7in


Weather and climate in Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sierra Nevada is 65°F (ranging from 49°F in january to 85°F in july). Annual rainfall is 36in, with a minimum of 0.5in in july and a maximum of 4.6in in march.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and you can expect to have 4.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of april the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and it rains in april about 3.9in.
  • In may the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 54°F and it rains in may about 2.4in.
  • From june to august the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 67°F and it rains about 11% of the time in august.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 67°F°C and it rains about 14% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average.
  • In the month of december the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 45°F and it rains in december about 3.7in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sierra Nevada

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sierra Nevada: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sierra Nevada

Find out when Sierra Nevada has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sierra Nevada

  • Very low season in Sierra Nevada
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Sierra Nevada
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October, November and December.
  • High season in Sierra Nevada
    The number of visitors to Sierra Nevada is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Sierra Nevada
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sierra Nevada is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sierra Nevada month by month



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