California Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of California: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in California month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 14° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | 16° | 7° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | 20° | 9° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 22° | 10° | 66 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 29° | 13° | 20 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juni | 34° | 16° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juli | 36° | 17° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| August | 36° | 17° | 3 mm | ★★★★★ |
| September | 32° | 16° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Oktober | 26° | 13° | 38 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 18° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 14° | 6° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Mediterranean. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in California
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How California compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against California.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 163 km | 12°C | 5°C cooler | 374 mm |
| Reno | 179 km | 12°C | 5°C cooler | 362 mm |
| Crater Lake National Park | 480 km | 6°C | 12°C cooler | 1548 mm |
| Crater Lake | 488 km | 6°C | 12°C cooler | 1465 mm |
Klima by city in California
7 cities mapped in this atlas
Klima by national park in California
9 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by state park in California
4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by mountain in California
2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Klima by county in California
6 counties mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit California
Go in Mai, Juni, Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for California
Today is cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 6.1°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
California is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. California is a US state mit der Hauptstadt Sacramento. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 39 million. Die Hauptstadt ist Sacramento.
Aktuell sind es 8°C (47°F) in California mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 6°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 7°C und 20°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.5/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für California is Mai, Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist Mediterranean. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 36°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 5°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 20°C is 6.1°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 3 PM und 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in California today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about California
| Typ | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944) |
| Capital | Sacramento |
| Bevölkerung | 39.000.000 |
| Area | 423.967 km² |
| Abbreviation | CA |
| Zeitzone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Ortszeit | 2:47 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Beste Monate | Mai, Juni, Juli, August and September |
| Klima | Mediterranean |
Wetter map for California
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Explore California
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Frequently asked questions
Where is California?
California is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in California jetzt?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 93% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time und visit California?
Mai, Juni, Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is California in?
California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The Ortszeit is 2:47 PM.
How many people live in California?
California has a population of approximately 39 million.
What is the nearest airport und California?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 132 km away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 585 km away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 757 km away.
What are the top things und do in California?
Popular options include Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Pinnacles National Park.
What places are in California?
California covers 28 places in this atlas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Wetter Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated Oktober 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
