Modesto weather
At 7:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (1.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Modesto, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (1.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Aug–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Modesto weather
Is it raining in Modesto right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM (1.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Modesto this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–24° and lows of 6–12°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Modesto lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Modesto?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Modesto weather by month
When is the best time to visit Modesto?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Modesto is Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (55°F) in December to 36°C (97°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Modesto?
December is the wettest month, with about 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Modesto?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Modesto have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 94 mm (3.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months