When is the best time to go to Arcata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Arcata, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Arcata
Arcata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Arcata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 186mm | 5hrs | 10.6hrs |
Cool and wet weather often prevails in Arcata during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arcata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Arcata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Arcata with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 147mm | 5.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Arcata is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arcata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Arcata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Arcata with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 155mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Arcata is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arcata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Arcata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Arcata with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 81mm | 9.1hrs | 14.2hrs |
Arcata's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arcata.
April is in the spring in Arcata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Arcata with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 43mm | 10hrs | 15.4hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Arcata and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Arcata, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Arcata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Arcata with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 15mm | 10.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
June in Arcata is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arcata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Arcata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Arcata with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 4mm | 10.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Arcata is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arcata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Arcata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 13mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Arcata is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arcata, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Arcata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 26mm | 8.5hrs | 14.2hrs |
Arcata's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arcata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Arcata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 82mm | 6.6hrs | 15.4hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Arcata and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arcata.
October is in the fall / autumn in Arcata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 192mm | 4.8hrs | 10.6hrs |
The weather in November in Arcata is characteristically mild and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arcata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Arcata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 192mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 192mm | 4.5hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Arcata is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arcata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Arcata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Arcata with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Arcata weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 19.6°C 67.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 192mm 7.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 13.9°C 57°F |
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