Escondido weather by month
Average highs run from 69°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 45°F. It gets 14 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to June.
Best time to visit Escondido
For comfortable weather, go in October to June. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 71°F | 49°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| April | 74°F | 52°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 82°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 11 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 65°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| September | 87°F | 63°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 12 | 0 | warm |
| October | 81°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| November | 75°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| December | 68°F | 44°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| Year | 77°F avg | 54°F avg | 14.5 in | 0.0 in | 26 | 54 | 2 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Escondido #2, CA (USC00042863), 0.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Escondido
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 57m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 20m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (4:40 pm) and the latest around June 26 (8:01 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 19 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:51 am | 5:04 pm | 10h 12m |
| February | 6:31 am | 5:33 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:58 am | 6:56 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:18 am | 7:18 pm | 13h 00m |
| May | 5:48 am | 7:40 pm | 13h 52m |
| June | 5:39 am | 7:58 pm | 14h 19m |
| July | 5:50 am | 7:57 pm | 14h 07m |
| August | 6:11 am | 7:33 pm | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:32 am | 6:54 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:53 am | 6:14 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:19 am | 4:46 pm | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:44 am | 4:42 pm | 9h 58m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Escondido with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Escondido getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.8°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Escondido.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Escondido?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Escondido?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 44°F and highs of 68°F.
What is the rainiest month in Escondido?
February gets the most precipitation, 3.6 inches on average. August is the driest at 0.1 inches.
Does it snow in Escondido?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Escondido?
For comfortable weather, October to June. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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