Sylmar (CA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Sylmar. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in August. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in August to 7°C (45°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sylmar maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 323 mm (13 in). Sylmar can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Sylmar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sylmar can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sylmar.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 73%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year