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California Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in California, the United States of America in July.

Planning a journey to California, the United States of America this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in California in July

California, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. California, the United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Pacific Grove at 16°C (61°F) and very hot in Furnace Creek at 47°C (117°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 32°C (90°F) in Furnace Creek and 12°C (54°F) in Pacific Grove.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of California, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mountain View with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to low rainfall in Big Bear Lake with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Los Angeles enjoys about 364 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in California in July

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in California

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in California, the United States of America?

Temperature range in California (July)

Precipitation variation in California (July)

Los Angeles

In July Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
275 hours
364 hours
347 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions

Big Bear Lake

In July Big Bear Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions

San Francisco

In July San Francisco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
312 hours
313 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

San Diego

In July San Diego generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
304 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions

Anaheim

In July Anaheim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
369 hours
351 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in California, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in California in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Los Angeles 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Big Bear Lake 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
San Francisco 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
San Diego 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Anaheim 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Palm Desert 41°C (106°F) 27°C (81°F) 4.8 mm (0.2 in)

California weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in California, the United States of America in July?

July in California, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Los Angeles, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in California, the United States of America in July?

Average temperatures in California, the United States of America during July range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Los Angeles.

Does California, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Los Angeles averages just 1.3 mm (0.1 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for California, the United States of America.

Is July a Good Time to Visit California, the United States of America?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to California, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Los Angeles is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit California, the United States of America is in January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Los Angeles.

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