Quick Weather Guide:

Spring in Lodi, February to April

Located in the lush Central Valley, spring brings green to the vineyards, fruit and nut trees and mile after mile of produce crops—like asparagus and lettuce—just starting to pop up. Though temperature changes tend to be more noticeable inland, the weather rarely dips below 40 degrees in the spring (mostly at night), and is usually warm enough for a light shirt or shirt-sleeves during the day.

Current Lodi Weather

Lodi tends to be popular most of the year due to the temperate climate, so you'll likely need to make reservations for top hotels, restaurants and especially popular Wine Country events in advance. When booking your hotel, often the innkeepers or hotel managers can make reservations or secure tickets to Wine Country events for you.

What to pack

Regardless of the season temperatures can quickly drop by more than 30 degrees in just a few hours, so it’s always a good idea to bring layered clothing. Have a warm jacket for evenings, or early morning hikes around lakes and local wildlife preserves. Days tend to heat up quickly, so you'll probably want to get rid of your jacket by mid-morning—and be ready for shirtsleeves after lunch. Jeans are acceptable almost anywhere in this rural farming community, though it’s never a bad idea to have a nice skirt or slacks for evening dinners or fancier events.

Dining Style

As in most of California, there's rarely an occasion you'll need a tie or sport jacket. Even the most sophisticated restaurants usually welcome diners dressed in pretty much anything appropriate for a casual office environment: slacks and a sweater, a comfortable skirt, pants, whatever—though for really upscale dining its best to avoid jeans if possible.

The People You'll Meet

Though much of the region is agricultural, you'll find a fairly cosmopolitan group of folks in Lodi, due to its proximity to the state's capitol, Sacramento and Lodi's increasing desire to be taken seriously as an emerging wine region. The recently completed Lodi Wine and Visitor's Center at www.visitlodi.com/winecountry.asp is a great first place to stop and get the lay of the land. There are plenty of opportunities, however, to get back to nature—and meet local wildlife enthusiasts who flock to Lodi to see local cranes and other creates—at the local preserves.

Typical temperatures

In April, things can be a bit nippy during the day, especially if it’s raining. However, as April turns to May and June, the days get plenty warm, even up into the mid-80's as summer approaches. Evenings usually remain fairly cool, dipping into the 40s and 50s, so you'll need to bring a light jacket, regardless.

Rainfall

There's always a chance of rain throughout April, but May and June tend to be drier. Check the weather, and bring a water-resistant jacket if you're traveling in the early spring.