FALL in the Napa Valley provides the most incredible
kaleidoscope of color one could imagine. The grapevines literally
explode with every color of the rainbow while the birch, elm and
liquid amber trees add lacy accents to the edges of town and vineyard.
The average temperature in October is 80 degrees with nights in
the upper 40's and 50's. Perfect weather by any standard! With
the vivid fall color Napa is never more alive than in autumn.
If you are coming from outside California, you will probably be surprised to learn that September and October can often have periods where temperatures reach into the 90’s during the day. Indeed, these months are the warmest of the year in San Francisco, as the fog is usually brief giving a chance for the temperature to warm during the day. For this reason, and because the tourist crowds are less than during the summer, the fall is often the preferred season for travelers to plan their wine country getaway.
WINTER brings
rain to the Napa Valley and some chilly temperatures Usually the days
of wet weather are brief, followed by crisp and clear blue skies with
a touch of winter sun. By chilly, of course, we are talking by California
standards, which means that daytime temperatures usually exceed 50,
and often reach into the 60’s. Temperatures rarely go below
freezing, and the warmest clothing you will usually need is a sweater
and a raincoat. If you can come to the Napa Valley in the Winter,
it may become your favorite time to visit the wine country as the
traffic is usually the lightest, and many hotels feature excellent
discount specials.
Whatever the season, make Calistoga, your Napa Valley destination. You will be delighted be the temperate climate and the limitless possibilities. Whether you fancy a winery tour, a mud bath, fine dining, or all of the above, come on up! We're waiting for you! The paradise of Calistoga awaits, the weather so perfect you'll swear that you are somewhere in the hills of Tuscany!
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Photo Credit: The pictures on this page are by Lisa Moore. www.studioponderosa.com