Sacramento, California – A warm, sunny Thursday will cap off April in Sacramento, but spring showers and gusty winds could return by Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento will see temperatures climb to 86°F on Thursday, May 1, under clear skies. Winds will gradually shift from calm to south-southwest at 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday marks a cooldown, with highs near 79°F and gusts up to 18 mph — a hint of the unsettled pattern ahead.
By Saturday, a weak disturbance brings a 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m., especially in the southern Sacramento Valley. Drivers along I-5 and Highway 50 should stay weather-aware, particularly with changing road conditions and reduced visibility if rain materializes. Weekend plans may need adjusting.
Nights will cool into the low 50s, offering some relief after the brief heat. Saturday night and Sunday return to partly and mostly sunny skies, with highs rebounding to the mid-70s. Winds should ease after Friday’s breezy conditions, but weekend rain remains a wildcard.
🌤 Five-Day Sacramento Weather Outlook:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 86°F, wind southwest 6 mph
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F, gusts to 18 mph
- Saturday: 20% chance of showers after 11 a.m., high 70°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
- Monday: Clear skies continue, high 79°F
