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California Climat and Average Météo

Climat of California: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 18°C now🕔 9:56 PM local📅 Best: mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre👥 39 million

Climat in California month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier14°5°91 mm★★★☆☆
février16°7°171 mm★★★☆☆
mars20°9°62 mm★★★★☆
avril22°10°66 mm★★★★☆
mai29°13°20 mm★★★★★
juin34°16°1 mm★★★★★
juillet36°17°3 mm★★★★★
août36°17°3 mm★★★★★
septembre32°16°2 mm★★★★★
octobre26°13°38 mm★★★★☆
novembre18°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
décembre14°6°125 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Mediterranean. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in California

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day46°Cjui 12, 2024
Coldest night-1°Cnov 27, 2023
Wettest day65 mmnov 22, 2024

How California compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against California.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Nevada163 km12°C5°C cooler374 mm
Reno179 km12°C5°C cooler362 mm
Crater Lake National Park480 km6°C12°C cooler1548 mm
Crater Lake488 km6°C12°C cooler1465 mm

Climat by city in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Climat by national park in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

Climat by state park in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Climat by mountain in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Climat by county in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter California

Go in mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★☆☆
février★★★☆☆
mars★★★★☆
avril★★★★☆
mai★★★★★
juin★★★★★
juillet★★★★★
août★★★★★
septembre★★★★★
octobre★★★★☆
novembre★★★☆☆
décembre★★★☆☆

What this means for California

Compared avec normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.4°C below the 26°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 15% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Voyage and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

California is a state in États-Unis. California is a US state dont la capitale est Sacramento. Sa population est d’environ 39 million. La capitale est Sacramento.

Actuellement, il fait 18°C (64°F) in California avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 15°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 13°C à 23°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 15%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.3/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.

La meilleure période pour visiter California is mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est Mediterranean. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 36°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 5°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 3.4°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 12 PM à 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in California today at 9.5/10. 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

TypeState
PaysÉtats-Unis
ContinentAmérique du Nord
Coordonnées38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Population39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
Fuseau horaireAmerica/Los_Angeles
Heure locale9:56 PM (UTC-07:00)
Meilleurs moismai, juin, juillet, août and septembre
ClimatMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California?

California is a state in États-Unis. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in Amérique du Nord.

What is the weather like in California maintenant?

It is currently 18°C (64°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 36% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time à visit California?

mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is California in?

California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The heure locale is 9:56 PM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport à 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 à 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Météo Service.
MethodScores, 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 octobre 23, 2026 at 9:56 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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