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Riverside County Weather Forecast

Riverside County weather: 91°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 91°F now🕔 7:34 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 2.5 million

Riverside County weather in June

89°
average high · low 61°F
★★★★★
ranked #1 of 12 months

One of the best months to visit Riverside County.

Average high89°F
Average low61°F
Mean73°F
Rainfall0,0 in

June runs 39°F warmer than the annual average in Riverside County.

Compare with May or July.

Weather map for Riverside County

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Climate in Riverside County month by month

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January67°45°1,8 in★★★★
February68°47°4,5 in★★★☆☆
March73°50°2,3 in★★★★
April75°52°0,8 in★★★★★
May81°56°0,2 in★★★★★
June89°61°0,0 in★★★★★
July95°66°0,1 in★★★★★
August96°67°0,5 in★★★★★
September90°64°0,9 in★★★★★
October85°57°0,6 in★★★★★
November73°49°2,2 in★★★★
December70°46°1,5 in★★★★

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

Best time to visit Riverside County

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - 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, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Riverside County compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Riverside County.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Orange County30 mi64°F34°F cooler16 in
Disneyland Resort32 mi65°F33°F cooler20 in
ZIP Code 9000149 mi65°F33°F cooler19 in
Los Angeles County49 mi65°F33°F cooler22 in
Los Angeles49 mi65°F33°F cooler22 in

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverside County?

Riverside County is a county in California. Its coordinates are 33.9533, -117.3961. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Riverside County right now?

It is currently 91°F (33°C) with clear. Humidity is 29% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Riverside County?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Riverside County, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Riverside County in?

Riverside County observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:34 AM.

How many people live in Riverside County?

Riverside County has a population of approximately 2.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Riverside County?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 58 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 85 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 194 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Riverside County?

Popular options include Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Joshua Tree National Park and Coronado Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather 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 August 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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