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Madera (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Madera is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. 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

In Madera, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in July to a moderate 13°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Madera typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 259 mm. The seasons in Madera, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 54 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

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

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

Sunshine over the year

In Madera, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Fresno, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Fresno, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Forecast for Madera (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
21°C | 8°C
SE 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 8°C
NW 5 m/s
8.5 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
14°C | 6°C
NW 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of March, April 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:
  • Does Madera have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Madera?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Madera?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Madera?
    December tops the wettest month list with 54 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Madera?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Madera?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 429 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.