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St. Helena (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

St. Helena experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in St. Helena is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a moderate 14°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, St. Helena receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 800 mm annually. The seasons in St. Helena, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 175 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our St. Helena Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In St. Helena, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for St. Helena (CA)

Sat   Dec 21
11°C | 7°C
SE 2 m/s
5.8 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | 9°C
S 2 m/s
17 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | 10°C
S 3 m/s
11 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit St. Helena in the United States of America

During the months of April, May 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in St. Helena?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February and December.
  • Does St. Helena have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in St. Helena?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in St. Helena?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in St. Helena?
    December tops the wettest month list with 175 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in St. Helena?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in St. Helena?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.

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