Kalifornien Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kalifornien experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Kalifornien is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 22°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kalifornien receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 831 mm annually. Kalifornien experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 80 mm in August, the wettest month, and 47 mm in April, the driest month.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kalifornien can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of July and August 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:
August has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 80 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 239 hours of sunshine.
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