Arguably the best time to visit Napa Valley is between November and mid-May.
The fall harvest gives visitors a special inside look at the wine-making process.
Summer is great for long, warm days and an incredibly stacked calendar of concerts and family-friendly festivals.
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And winter is quietest, with deals in abundance.
The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the vines are waking up after winter.
Daytime temperatures typically range from 67 to 76 degrees, and the winter rains die down.
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Crush season, which lasts from mid-August through October, is also a lovely time to visit the valley.
That’s why the best rule of thumb for a Napa trip during any month is to pack layers.
For those in the know, it’s a favorite time to be in the valley.
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The region is also rife with wildflowers from late March through June.
For the best experience, plan ahead.
Although some tasting rooms take walk-ins, most wineries only accept visitors by appointment.
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Having a reservation helps to make your experience more personalized and enriching.
The area accumulates roughly 27 inches of rain each year, most of which falls from December to March.
The region also experiences landslides when heavy rains cause the soil to become dangerously oversaturated.
