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Escondido (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Escondido experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to pleasant weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Escondido is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rainfall averaging 304 mm, Escondido maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Escondido, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Escondido Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Escondido enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.7 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Forecast for Escondido (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 6°C
SW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
20°C | 6°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 6°C
W 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Escondido in the United States of America

During the months of January, February, March, April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Escondido have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Escondido?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Escondido?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Escondido?
    December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Escondido?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Escondido?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

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