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Idyllwild (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Idyllwild is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Idyllwild, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 11°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Idyllwild receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 565 mm. The climate in Idyllwild shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 135 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.2 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Idyllwild Precipitation page.

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

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in February to 21°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Palm Springs, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Idyllwild (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
14°C | 6°C
NW 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
21°C | 5°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 6°C
W 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

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

During the months of May, June and October 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:
  • When is summer in Idyllwild?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Idyllwild have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Idyllwild?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Idyllwild?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Idyllwild?
    December tops the wettest month list with 135 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Idyllwild?
    June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.