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Rancho Santa Fe (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Rancho Santa Fe varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to pleasant. It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Rancho Santa Fe changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in September. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rancho Santa Fe maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 271 mm. Rancho Santa Fe can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 67 mm of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.6 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Rancho Santa Fe Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Rancho Santa Fe experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.1 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

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

Daily hours of sunshine

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

Forecast for Rancho Santa Fe (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
15°C | 6°C
SW 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 10°C
W 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
17°C | 9°C
W 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Rancho Santa Fe in the United States of America

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, October 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:
  • When is summer in Rancho Santa Fe?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
  • Does Rancho Santa Fe have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rancho Santa Fe?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rancho Santa Fe?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rancho Santa Fe?
    December tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rancho Santa Fe?
    June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rancho Santa Fe?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 304 hours of sunshine.

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