State park in California

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Travel Guide

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 108°F now🕔 5:54 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May and October

Active alerts for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning · Severe
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 5:17AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 113°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 113°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 112°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 110°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Summary

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a state park in California. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for desert wildflower blooms.

Right now it is 108°F (42°C) in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with clear sky. It feels like 102°F. Today runs from 88°F to 113°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is March, April, May and October. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 58 mi away. Nearby highlights include Joshua Tree National Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort and Hollywood Sign.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 113°F is 7.6°F above the 105°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 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.

Map of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 33°15′20.9″N 116°24′5″W (33.2558, -116.4014)

Weather in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park right now

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108°F
Clear sky · feels like 102°F
Humidity13%
Wind14 mph W
Gusts17 mph
UV index1.2 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure982 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 51 mi
Air quality71 · Moderate
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset7:23 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 80%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:54 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 113°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 113°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 112°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 110°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 113° / 88°

Overcast · 1% rain · wind 16 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 113° / 87°

Overcast · 4% rain · wind 21 mph

Quick facts about Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

TypeState park
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates33°15′20.9″N 116°24′5″W (33.2558, -116.4014)
Established1933
Known fordesert wildflower blooms
Local time5:54 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMarch, April, May and October
ClimateHot and arid

Things to do in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Go in March, April, May and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, 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 January, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
San Diego International AirportSAN58 miSan Diego
Los Angeles International AirportLAX125 miLos Angeles
Harry Reid International AirportLAS208 miLas Vegas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX254 miPhoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 33.2558, -116.4014. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park right now?

It is currently 108°F (42°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 13% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

March, April, May and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in?

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:54 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 58 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 125 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 208 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Popular options include Joshua Tree National Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Channel Islands National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 August 23, 2026 at 5:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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