What’s the climate like in Riverside?
The current climate of Riverside features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Riverside in recent years was 47°C in September 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in November 2019.
On average, Riverside receives 288 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Riverside?
The best time to visit Riverside for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Riverside.
Climate Table of Riverside
The climate table of Riverside 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) | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 46 | 53 | 13 | 6,7 | 1,4 | 6,2 | 6,3 | 7,1 | 11 | 23 | 68 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 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: 35°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in December
- Precipitation: 288 mm per year, averaging 24 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,4 mm in June, 6,2 mm in July and 6,3 mm in August
- Wettest months: 68 mm in December, 53 mm in March and 46 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Riverside
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Riverside, California. 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 Riverside
This graph shows how much precipitation Riverside, California, 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 Riverside
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Riverside, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Riverside
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Riverside, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Riverside
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Riverside, California, 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 Riverside by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Riverside. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
