Sacramento started Saturday, May 2, 2026, under clear skies and cool morning lows in the mid 50s, with temperatures set to climb quickly into the mid 70s and a high near 76°F this afternoon.
Afternoon Warmth, Light South Winds
Through Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2026, highs are expected to land near 76°F, with a light south-southwest breeze around 5 to 8 mph and partly sunny skies. Most of the valley should stay mostly dry, so outdoor plans will feel comfortably springlike for much of the region, according to NWS Sacramento.
Clouds Build Sunday
By Sunday, May 3, 2026, clouds increase as an upper-level system nudges closer to Northern California. Higher terrain and far northern counties could see showers or an isolated thunderstorm, while most valley neighborhoods are expected to remain on the dry side. That kind of one-day calm before more active weather was highlighted in earlier coverage as a one-day calm before the rain.
Showers and Thunderstorms Possible Monday
Shower chances ramp up late Sunday night into Monday morning, after about 5 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, with roughly a 30% chance of precipitation and overnight lows near 53°F Sunday night. Monday itself looks mostly cloudy, with a high near 67°F and another near 30% shot at rain that increases into Monday night. Valley rainfall totals are expected to stay on the lighter side, while the mountains and foothills pick up more of the action, and scattered thunderstorms remain possible, especially to the north and east. The system is forecast to pull east on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, opening the door to a drying trend and a warmup into the 70s and 80s later in the week, according to NWS Sacramento.
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, should be drier with highs near 71°F, then temperatures are expected to jump to about 80°F on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and into the mid 80s by Thursday, May 7, 2026, as the region warms back up. If you are heading into the foothills Monday morning, plan a little extra time for wet roads, while weekend events Saturday and Sunday afternoon are looking favorable for being outside.
