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Elk Grove (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Elk Grove can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Elk Grove can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Elk Grove's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 416 mm of precipitation yearly. Elk Grove can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Elk Grove Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Elk Grove can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sacramento, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sacramento, the United States of America (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Forecast for Elk Grove (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
16°C | 10°C
SE 8 m/s
2.7 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 11°C
SW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
16°C | 7°C
SE 6 m/s
9.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Elk Grove in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Elk Grove have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Elk Grove?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elk Grove?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elk Grove?
    December tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elk Grove?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Elk Grove?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 440 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.