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Best Time en Visit California

Beste reistijd California: mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 28°C now🕔 8:46 PM local📅 Best: mei, juni, juli, augustus and september👥 39 million

Beste reistijd California

Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
maart★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
mei★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
augustus★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

Klimaat in California month by month

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

janfebmaaaprmeijunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MaandGem. maximumGem. minimumNeerslagBeoordeling
januari14°5°91 mm★★★☆☆
februari16°7°171 mm★★★☆☆
maart20°9°62 mm★★★★☆
april22°10°66 mm★★★★☆
mei29°13°20 mm★★★★★
juni34°16°1 mm★★★★★
juli36°17°3 mm★★★★★
augustus36°17°3 mm★★★★★
september32°16°2 mm★★★★★
oktober26°13°38 mm★★★★☆
november18°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
december14°6°125 mm★★★☆☆

Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How California compares met 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

Beste reistijd each city in California

7 cities mapped in this atlas

Beste reistijd each national park in California

9 national parks mapped in this atlas

Beste reistijd each state park in California

4 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Beste reistijd each mountain in California

2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Beste reistijd each county in California

6 counties mapped in this atlas

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Samenvatting

California is a state in Verenigde Staten. California is a US state met als hoofdstad Sacramento. Er wonen ongeveer 39 million. De hoofdstad is Sacramento.

Op dit moment is het 28°C (82°F) in California met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 26°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 15°C en 37°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.5/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om California is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 36°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 585 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Channel Islands National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 37°C is 10.4°C above the 26°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in California today at 10/10. 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.

Weer in California nu

🌙
28°C
Onbewolkt · voelt als 26°C
Luchtvochtigheid25%
Wind7 km/h N
Windstoten8 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking0%
Luchtdruk1007 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 33 km
Luchtkwaliteit97 · Gemiddeld
Zonsopkomst7:03 AM
Zonsondergang6:45 PM
Maan🌗 Last quarter · 56%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 8:46 PM, okt 3 lokale tijd.

⚠️za, okt 3: extreme heat, 37°C (98°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️zo, okt 4: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️ma, okt 5: extreme heat, 38°C (100°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️di, okt 6: extreme heat, 38°C (101°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️wo, okt 7: extreme heat, 38°C (100°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️do, okt 8: extreme heat, 38°C (100°F). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 3

☁️ 37° / 15°

Bewolkt · 0% rain · wind 9 km/h

zoday, okt 4

☁️ 38° / 17°

Bewolkt · 2% rain · wind 9 km/h

Dingen om te doen in California

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around California.

Quick facts about California

TypeState
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten38°34′53.8″N 121°29′39.8″W (38.5816, -121.4944)
CapitalSacramento
Bevolking39.000.000
Area423.967 km²
AbbreviationCA
TijdzoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Lokale tijd8:46 PM (UTC-07:00)
Beste maandenmei, juni, juli, augustus and september
KlimaatMediterranean

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Frequently asked questions

Where is California?

California is a state in Verenigde Staten. Its coordinates are 38.5816, -121.4944. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in California nu?

It is currently 28°C (82°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 25% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best time en visit California?

mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in California, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is California in?

California observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The lokale tijd is 8:46 PM.

How many people live in California?

California has a population of approximately 39 million.

What is the nearest airport en 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 en 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.
Voorspelling and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luchtkwaliteit and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimaat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weer 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 oktober 3, 2026 at 8:46 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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