Sacramento weather in April

April in Sacramento averages 74°F by day and 49°F at night, with 1.4 inches of precipitation. It is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.

SacramentoCaliforniaPop. 536,449
Average high
74°F+6° vs March
Average low
49°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
1.4 in3 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in1 days at 90°F+

Is April a good time to visit Sacramento?

Yes. April is one of the most comfortable months in Sacramento by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are February to May and October to November.

Get outside in Sacramento in April

April is made for being outside. Try Sutter's Fort, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, William Land Park. All things to do in Sacramento.

On April 15 the sun rises at 6:29 am and sets at 7:42 pm, giving 13h 13m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Sacramento in April

  • T-shirts and a light jacket or sweater

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

April nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Sacramento74°F49°F1.4 in
Rancho Cordova, CA12 mi74°F49°F1.4 in
Elk Grove, CA13 mi74°F49°F1.4 in
Citrus Heights, CA14 mi74°F49°F1.4 in
Roseville, CA17 mi74°F49°F1.4 in
Folsom, CA20 mi74°F49°F1.4 in
Rocklin, CA21 mi74°F49°F1.4 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sacramento in April?

In April, Sacramento averages a high of 74°F and a low of 49°F, with 1.4 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is April a good time to visit Sacramento?

Yes. April is one of Sacramento's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Sacramento in April?

Rarely. The April snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Sacramento in March and Sacramento in May. All twelve months: Sacramento weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Sacramento 5 ESE, CA, 4.6 miles from the city center.