What’s the climate like in California?
The current climate of California features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 38°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in California in recent years was 46°C in September 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2022.
On average, California receives 237 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of California is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in California for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit California?
The best time to visit California for sunny weather is February through June and September through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit California. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of California
The climate table of California shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 15 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 14 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 47 | 41 | 43 | 20 | 10 | 0,2 | 1,1 | 0,6 | 1,0 | 7,5 | 17 | 48 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in December
- Precipitation: 237 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in June, 0,6 mm in August and 1,0 mm in September
- Wettest months: 48 mm in December, 47 mm in January and 43 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in California
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in California, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in California
This graph shows how much precipitation California, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in California
This graph shows the average UV index per month in California, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in California
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in California, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in California
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in California, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in California by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for California. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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