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Mojave (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Mojave experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to mild weather. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Mojave is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mojave is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 120 mm. The climate in Mojave shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 36 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.4 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mojave Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Mojave offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and January (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: California City, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: California City, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Forecast for Mojave (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 9°C
W 8 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
18°C | 7°C
NW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 6°C
W 9 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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

During the months of 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Mojave?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mojave?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mojave?
    December tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mojave?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mojave?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 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.