Redwood City (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Redwood City is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Redwood City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Redwood City typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 397 mm. Redwood City can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 96 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Redwood City Precipitation page.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
Redwood City can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 14°C in June.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Redwood City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 7 m/s. It is lower in January, November and December and higher in June and July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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2 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Redwood City in the United States of America
During the months of May, June, July, August, September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.
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