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Sonora (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Sonora can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to mild. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Sonora. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 12°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Sonora has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 813 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Sonora can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 166 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sonora Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Sonora (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
14°C | 6°C
E 3 m/s
8.2 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 8°C
W 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
12°C | 5°C
S 3 m/s
9.4 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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

During the months of May 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:
  • When is summer in Sonora?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Sonora have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sonora?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sonora?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sonora?
    December tops the wettest month list with 166 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sonora?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.