Santa Clarita (CA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Santa Clarita is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 17°C (63°F) in August to around 6°C (43°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

With annual rainfall averaging 283 mm (11 in), Santa Clarita maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Santa Clarita shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Santa Clarita Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Santa Clarita serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Clarita.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 73%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year