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Sacramento Valley Weather: Sunny Weekend, Cooling Oct 25-29
Sacramento, CA – Sunshine and warmer afternoons will dominate the Sacramento area this weekend before temperatures begin cooling Monday, October 26, and fall into the upper 60s by Tuesday. The Nationa
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-23T11:03:34.826Z
Sacramento, CA – Sunshine and warmer afternoons will dominate the Sacramento area this weekend before temperatures begin cooling Monday, October 26, and fall into the upper 60s by Tuesday. The National Weather Service expects daytime highs to peak near 74 degrees Sunday, followed by a gradual decline through the middle of next week. While afternoons should remain comfortable for outdoor activities, nighttime temperatures are expected to fall into the middle 40s, creating a noticeable contrast between daytime warmth and early morning conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, Monday will bring sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees before temperatures drop to approximately 45 degrees Monday night. Tuesday's high is expected to reach only 69 degrees, followed by highs of 68 Wednesday and 67 Thursday. The forecast indicates a gradual cooling trend without a significant precipitation threat through the available period.
Sunny Weekend Gives Way to Cooler Monday The warming pattern begins Friday as widespread haze and patchy morning fog give way to clearing skies. Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 70 degrees, with north northwest winds increasing to 5 to 10 mph and occasional gusts reaching 20 mph. The stronger breezes should ease later, allowing temperatures to fall to around 48 degrees Friday night.
Saturday brings sunny skies and a high near 73 degrees, with north northwest winds remaining relatively light at 3 to 5 mph. Clear conditions Saturday night should allow temperatures to drop to approximately 46 degrees, setting up a cool start to Sunday despite the warmer afternoon expected afterward.
Sunday is forecast to be the warmest day of the available outlook, with sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 74 degrees. Mostly clear skies continue Sunday night, with temperatures falling to around 47 degrees. The combination of warm afternoons and cooler evenings may encourage residents to bring additional layers when attending outdoor gatherings or returning home after sunset.
Monday Begins a Gradual Temperature Decline By Monday, October 26, temperatures are expected to reach approximately 73 degrees under sunny skies. Although only slightly cooler than Sunday, the afternoon marks the beginning of a more noticeable cooling pattern that continues through Thursday.
The difference between Monday's projected high of 73 degrees and nighttime low near 45 degrees is 28 degrees. That represents the normal day to night temperature range in this forecast, not a sudden temperature collapse within a few hours.
For drivers using Interstate 5, Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 50 and State Route 99, the forecast suggests generally dry travel conditions through Monday. Friday morning's haze and patchy fog could briefly affect visibility in localized areas, but no widespread weather related highway closures or major travel disruptions are indicated.
Cooler Afternoons Continue Through Thursday Tuesday brings another sunny afternoon, although temperatures are expected to reach only 69 degrees. Mostly clear skies continue Tuesday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 45 degrees. Wednesday remains mostly sunny with a high near 68 degrees, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 46 degrees.
By Thursday, October 29, afternoon temperatures are forecast to settle near 67 degrees, seven degrees below Sunday's projected high. The available forecast does not indicate rain during this period, suggesting Sacramento will experience a generally dry stretch of late October weather.
Residents planning outdoor activities can expect the warmest conditions Sunday, followed by cooler afternoons and chilly mornings as the workweek progresses.
Are you enjoying Sacramento's sunny fall afternoons, or are you ready for cooler temperatures to settle into the valley?
Five Day Weather Outlook Friday 10/23: Widespread haze and patchy fog early in the morning give way to gradually clearing skies, with a high near 70 degrees, northwest wind gusts up to 20 mph and a nighttime low around 48 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunny skies and light north northwest winds of 3 to 5 mph bring an afternoon high near 73 degrees, followed by clear conditions Saturday night as temperatures fall to approximately 46 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: Sunshine dominates the afternoon as temperatures climb to approximately 74 degrees, marking the warmest day in the available outlook, before mostly clear nighttime conditions allow temperatures to fall to around 47 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Sunny skies continue with a high near 73 degrees before temperatures fall to approximately 45 degrees Monday night, beginning a gradual cooling pattern that will continue through the middle of the week.
Tuesday 10/27: Sunny conditions remain in place, although afternoon temperatures ease to approximately 69 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies and a nighttime low near 45 degrees as cooler fall weather becomes more noticeable.
Extended Weather Outlook Wednesday, October 28, is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees. Partly cloudy conditions develop Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to approximately 46 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, continues the gradual cooling trend with mostly sunny skies and an afternoon high near 67 degrees.
The supplied National Weather Service forecast ends Thursday, October 29. Conditions for October 30 through November 1 cannot be confirmed from the available information.