Modesto experiences mild climate offering the opportunity to indulge in outdoor activities throughout the year, including golfing, water sports, camping, hiking, biking, boating, and more. The city is famous for its festival- Graffiti Days. People from all over the world flock to the city to join in this festival, which is modeled after the movie “American Graffiti”. Several other events and festivals related to entertainment, culture, art, food, sports, and other activities are held throughout the year.
Image By Gary M. Greenbaum (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons Spring Season in Modesto (March to May)
Spring is a good time to visit Modesto with mild temperature. Hotel rates and crowds drop in this season. Take in the pleasant sights and smell of the orchards in this season.
Modesto Average Spring Temperature
Average high temperature during spring season in Modesto is in 70s and average low temperature is in 50s.
Clothes to Pack
- Short sleeve and long sleeve shirts/t-shirts
- Light jacket/sweater and sweatshirt
- Long pants, jeans and long dresses
- Closed-toed shoes
- Windcheater
Modesto Spring Events and Festivals
April
Cesar E. Chavez Celebration
May
Summer Season in Modesto (June to August)
Summer in Modesto is hot. With many lakes and rivers, you can escape the summer heat easily. Explore the museums and indulge in indoor activities during this season.
Modesto Average Summer Temperature
Average high temperature during summer season in Modesto is in 90s and average low temperature is in 60s; hot dry.
Clothes to Pack
- Light clothes
- T-shirt and half/cut sleeve shits
- Dresses and a pair of shorts
- Sunblock, sunglasses and hat
- Flip flops and sneakers
- Windcheater
Modesto Summer Events and Festivals
June
Juneteenth
July
August
National Night Out
Fall Season in Modesto (September to November)
Fall is also a good time to visit Modesto. The crowds thin out during this season and the weather is pleasant and warm. Go for rafting, skating, horseback riding or biking.
Modesto Average Fall Temperature
Average high temperature during fall season in Modesto is in 70s and average low temperature is in 50s.
Clothes to Pack
- Long pants, jeans
- Short sleeves, t-shirt and dresses with jacket
- Sweater and jacket
- Lip balm and lotion
- Closed-toed shoes and boots
Modesto Fall Events and Festivals
September
October
Downtown Modesto Harvest Festival
November
Veterans Parade
Winter Season in Modesto (December to February)
Winters in Modesto are wet and not too harsh. Indulge in skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports in this season.
Modesto Average Winter Temperature
Average high temperature during winter season in Modesto is in 50s and average low temperature is in 40s
Clothes to Pack
- Sweaters, jackets, coats and long sleeves
- Caps, mittens, scrafs and mufflers
- Jeans and warm long pants
- Boots
Modesto Winter Events and Festivals
December
Holiday Parade
Annual Dickens Faire Festival
January
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Event
