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Salinas (CA) Climate by Month

Temperatures in Salinas experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be mild. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Salinas changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around 5°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Salinas maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 319 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 70 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days.

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

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

During the months of 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:
  • Does Salinas have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Salinas?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Salinas?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Salinas?
    December tops the wettest month list with 70 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Salinas?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Salinas (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    20°C | 11°C
    W 14 km/h
    3.8 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    21°C | 9°C
    SE 18 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    19°C | 11°C
    SE 29 km/h
    27 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain