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Irvine (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Irvine experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be pleasant. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Irvine experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in September to a pleasant 20°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 8°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Irvine is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 218 mm. The climate in Irvine shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 58 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Irvine Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Irvine serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Corona, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Corona, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Forecast for Irvine (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
18°C | 8°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
19°C | 11°C
W 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
18°C | 10°C
SW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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

During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Irvine?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Irvine?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Irvine?
    December tops the wettest month list with 58 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Irvine?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Irvine?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 369 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.