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Climate in California

California has a Mediterranean climate featuring mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Temperatures range from cool in winter to very hot in summer. Expect significant seasonal variation with periods of intense sunshine and occasional fog.

Temperature in °C · Rainfall in mm · Monthly climate averages

Temperature

Precipitation

Monthly Averages

Monthly detail · Scroll the table to see all measurements →

MonthHigh °CAvg °CLow °CRainDaysSun (h)Comfort
May19°15°11°0mm1
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All-time Records

Record High21.2°CMay
Record Low10.9°CMay
Driest Month0mmMay
Sunniest MonthhMay

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