FWIW. One criteria that I use for when to update is the following: If the computer that you want to upgrade is critical to you, that is, you depend on it for things like financial transactions, business communications, etc., then wait at least six months or two revision updates (whichever comes first) BEFORE upgrading. If the computer is not critical, then upgrade at your discretion.
A few other things to keep in mind BEFORE upgrading:
- Always make a complete backup of your device upgrading. I suggest making both a Time Machine backup and a full clone copy of your Mac's system drive using something like Carbon Copy Cloner.
- Double-check to see that your Mac meets the minimum requirements for the upgrade.
- Double-check to see that any third-party apps that you use are compatible or have an update available.
- Double-check that any peripherals that you use are compatible or have updates available.