Napa & Sonoma wine country
Vineyard rows combed over golden hills, a hot-air balloon at dawn before the tasting rooms open, and a lunch that's really the main event of the day.
The best time to visit Napa & Sonoma wine country is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (76°F). Local time there is 23:09 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
April · high 22°C · rain 31mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Santa Rosa, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C60°F | 159mm6.3in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 17°C62°F | 115mm4.5in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 17°C62°F | 123mm4.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 22°C71°F | 31mm1.2in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 24°C76°F | 34mm1.3in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 28°C83°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C87°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 29°C85°F | 12mm0.5in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C78°F | 51mm2.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 19°C66°F | 54mm2.1in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 15°C58°F | 202mm8.0in | 9.5h9.5h |
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- Language
- English
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Napa & Sonoma wine country?
The best time to visit Napa & Sonoma wine country is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (76°F).
How warm does Napa & Sonoma wine country get?
Typical daytime highs in Napa & Sonoma wine country are Mar–May 21°C (69°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (76°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (60°F).
Is Napa & Sonoma wine country expensive?
On the ground, Napa & Sonoma wine country is steep.
What sort of trip is Napa & Sonoma wine country good for?
Napa & Sonoma wine country is good for food and drink, beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Napa & Sonoma wine country?
The wettest month in Napa & Sonoma wine country is December at 202mm (8.0in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 65mm (2.6in).
What plug do I need for Napa & Sonoma wine country?
Napa & Sonoma wine country uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
