Best Time to Visit Arcata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Arcata: July, August, September.
- Best months for Arcata: July, August, September.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: June, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, January, March.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.4).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 5°C | 219 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 11°C | 5°C | 182 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 12°C | 6°C | 188 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.1 |
| April | 13°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.9 |
| May | 15°C | 8°C | 62 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 25 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.7 |
| July | 19°C | 12°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| August | 20°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 16 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 17°C | 9°C | 80 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 13°C | 7°C | 156 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 11°C | 5°C | 258 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arcata?
The best months are July, August, September.
When is the rainy season in Arcata?
The wettest months are December, January, March.