Go on a sustainable wine tour in Paso Robles
Paso Robles is a charming spanish-named town in a lovely wine region. We made a guide on what to do and where to stay if you want to visit this region in a sustainable way.
California Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
California is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in California over the year. What is the best time to visit California?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in California over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
California in January
In January the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Big Bear Lake to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 3°C (37°F) to pleasant in Indio with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in February
In February the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Big Bear Lake to excellent in San Diego. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 3°C (37°F) to high in Brawley with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in March
In March the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Yosemite Park to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 4°C (39°F) to high in Furnace Creek with 28°C (82°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in April
In April the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Yosemite Park to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 7°C (45°F) to very high in Furnace Creek with 32°C (90°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in May
In May the weather in California ranges from mixed in Yosemite Park to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 10°C (50°F) to extremely high in Furnace Creek with 37°C (99°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in June
In June the weather in California ranges from mixed in Palm Desert to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from moderate in Crescent City with 15°C (59°F) to extremely high in Furnace Creek with 44°C (111°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in July
In July the weather in California ranges from mixed in Palm Desert to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from moderate in Pacific Grove with 16°C (61°F) to extremely high in Furnace Creek with 47°C (117°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in August
In August the weather in California ranges from mixed in Palm Desert to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from moderate in Point Arena with 16°C (61°F) to extremely high in Furnace Creek with 46°C (115°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in September
In September the weather in California ranges from mixed in Palm Desert to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from moderate in Point Arena with 16°C (61°F) to extremely high in Furnace Creek with 42°C (108°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in California.
Find more detailed climate information for California in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in October
In October the weather in California ranges from mixed in Yosemite Park to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 11°C (52°F) to very high in Brawley with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in November
In November the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Yosemite Park to excellent in Los Angeles. The temperatures range from low in Sequoia National Park with 6°C (43°F) to high in Brawley with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for California in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
California in December
In December the weather in California ranges from less favorable in Big Bear Lake to excellent in Anaheim. The temperatures range from very low in Sequoia National Park with 2°C (36°F) to pleasant in Brawley with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in California.
Find more detailed climate information for California in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Go on a sustainable wine tour in Paso Robles
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