Chico, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Chico, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Chico, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Chico, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Chico, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Chico, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chico, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Chico, California, United States of America by month

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January

If you visit Chico during January, you might notice that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February is crisp. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March for Chico is cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Chico is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Chico is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Chico during June, you are likely to notice that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July here is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Chico during August, you may see that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you are traveling to Chico in September, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Chico during October, you will probably notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Chico can be chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Chico in December, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Colman Memorial Community Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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