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San Bernardino (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in San Bernardino can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and pleasant during the cooler months. San Bernardino has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to San Bernardino can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in August to a pleasant 19°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

San Bernardino's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 276 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in San Bernardino, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 86 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our San Bernardino Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In San Bernardino, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Corona, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Corona, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for San Bernardino (CA)

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

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
19°C | 8°C
W 2 m/s
4.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Wed   Dec 25
18°C | 8°C
SW 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

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

During the months of February, March, April 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:
  • Does San Bernardino have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in San Bernardino?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in San Bernardino?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in San Bernardino?
    December tops the wettest month list with 86 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in San Bernardino?
    June is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in San Bernardino?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 369 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.