Planning a Holiday to Salinas

Planning for your next vacation destination? Then, add Salinas to your vacation list. We guarantee you’ll return from the Salinas holiday relaxed, energetic and full of life. But one thing that worries you, while planning a trip to Salinas is when to visit? Fret not! Salinas has a moderate temperature year-round making it easy to explore the city. The climate of the city is influenced by its close proximity to Monterey Bay.  Spring and fall seasons provide sunny and cool weather, summers are warm and winters are mild.  Also, Salinas is included in the list of “Top 10 cities in America for clean air quality”. So wandering around the city is comfortable. The city hosts myriad of festivals and events, ranging from dance, music, toothsome food festivals and cultural events, thus adding beautiful and vibrant colors to the lives of its people.

To help you make your stay in Salinas more enjoyable, we’ve compiled complete information on the weather in Salinas. Here’s a glimpse of what each season has in store for you.

Spring season in Salinas offers warm and comfortable weather, fewer crowds and lively events and festivals that bring the whole community together. This season offers tourists and locals a little bit of everything. It provides warm and comfortable weather, ideal for outdoor fun, stroll in the park and relax amidst greenery.  Take in the fresh and clear air and soak up the beauty of the city in this season.

Average high temperature during spring season in Salinas is in 60s and average low temperature is in 40s.

National Train Day 

Steinbeck Festival 

Summer in Salinas is a bit hot. Mornings are foggy, while afternoons are cool because of ocean breezes. The agricultural abundance of the area is most evident in this season. In the midst of warm weather, it is possible to enjoy the outdoors and indulge in recreational pursuits. This season experiences big crowds and high-season prices at the hotels. 

Average high temperature during summer season in Salinas is in low-70s and average low temperature is in 50s.

1st Fridays Art Walk  

Fall is a pleasant season to take a holiday trip to Salinas. The city gets alive with festivals and events. The weather is beautiful and pleasant and the summer fog thins out. Clear and warm days and cool nights best describes this season. 

Average high temperature during fall season in Salinas is in 70s and average low temperature hovers between mid-40s and low-50s.

Winter season in Salinas is cool with occasional showers. It is an opportune time of the year for dining, wining and shopping. The weather is slightly cooler during the day as well as nighttime. The air is crisp and cool and the temperature rarely dips below 40, making it perfect for exploring the city and indulge in outdoor activities, like hiking trails, biking, etc.   This is a decent time to visit Salinas. Need we say more? It is sunnier time of the year with no fog and no snow.  

Average high temperature during winter season in Salinas is in 60s and average low temperature is in 40s.