Best Time to Visit Sierra Nevada for Hiking – May Scores 85/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

85/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, October

Avoid

January, February, December

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Weather

4°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sierra Nevada

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	43Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	9°	48	12.4	69%	dry
February	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	58	12	65%	shoulder
March	48Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	53	12.3	62%	shoulder
April	61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	57	12.2	61%	shoulder
May	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	46	9.9	57%	dry
June	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	18	4.6	50%	dry
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	32°	5	3	41%	dry
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	12	4.8	44%	dry
September	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	44	9.6	54%	dry
October	83Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	19°	51	11.4	64%	shoulder
November	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	53	11.1	71%	shoulder
December	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	54	12.7	71%	shoulder