Forget that artificial "first day of spring" that shows up on you calendar in March, Wine Country spring starts in February - and by our definition, lasts through May. Weather can be variable this time of year and in a wet year, you may get rained on. Don't let that worry you, though: most tasting experiences are indoors and if you're lucky, a clear spring day is a great time to enjoy the view from one of our top-rated wineries with a view.
Napa Valley Weather in Spring
On the average, highs will be in the 60s and 70s °F and lows from the mid-40s to mid-50s.February is Napa's wettest month. Chances of rain taper off as the year goes on, but March is still on the higher side of precipitation - on average.
Pros and Cons of Going to Napa in Spring
Time it right - think February - and you'll find Napa in bloom. It's not the grapevines putting on the show, but yellow-flowering the mustard planted between them. A few wineries also have lovely lavender gardens, among them Harms Vineyard in Napa, Ceago which is north of Napa in Clear Lake and Matanzas Creek in Sonoma County.Napa may be crowded on weekends and holidays this time of year, but weekdays are decidedly quiet, with tasting room staff relaxed and ready to give you lots of attention.
