Sacramento, California – Summer-like warmth and gusty winds will grip Sacramento heading into the holiday weekend, with Memorial Day shaping up dry but breezy.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will bring a high near 81°F with afternoon winds from the south at up to 11 mph, gusting to 22 mph. The pattern continues into Memorial Day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s. Drivers should anticipate crosswinds on I-5, especially near open stretches south of the city.
Winds ease slightly by Saturday, but temperatures climb again — 86°F expected both Saturday and Tuesday, with lows ranging from the low 50s to mid-50s at night. Travelers heading to regional parks or the Sierra foothills should prepare for dry, warm conditions and stay hydrated. Cal Fire has not issued red flag warnings, but drying grass and gusty breezes could increase wildfire risk in foothill areas.
Memorial Day (Monday) remains mostly sunny with a high near 82°F — ideal for barbecues or outdoor ceremonies. No rain is in sight for the long weekend.
Looking ahead, Tuesday continues the summer trend with sunshine and highs near 86°F before slightly cooler weather returns by Wednesday.
5-Day Outlook for Sacramento:
- Friday: Sunny, 81°F, winds gusting to 22 mph
- Saturday: Sunny, high of 86°F, calm winds
- Sunday: High 83°F, dry and sunny
- Memorial Day (Monday): Mostly sunny, 82°F
- Tuesday: Summer heat returns, 86°F and clear
