Pasadena weather by month
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 89°F in July, and January nights average 46°F. It gets 20 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to June and October to December.
Best time to visit Pasadena
For comfortable weather, go in March to June and October to December. 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 | 68°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| February | 69°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 73°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| April | 76°F | 51°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| June | 84°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| July | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| August | 91°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| September | 90°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| October | 83°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| November | 75°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| December | 67°F | 45°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 79°F avg | 53°F avg | 20.1 in | 0.0 in | 26 | 74 | 0 |
"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 Pasadena, CA (USC00046719), 0 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Pasadena
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 52m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 26m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (4:42 pm) and the latest around June 27 (8:08 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 51 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 am | 5:06 pm | 10h 08m |
| February | 6:37 am | 5:36 pm | 10h 59m |
| March | 7:03 am | 7:00 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:21 am | 7:24 pm | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:50 am | 7:47 pm | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:40 am | 8:05 pm | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:52 am | 8:04 pm | 14h 12m |
| August | 6:14 am | 7:39 pm | 13h 25m |
| September | 6:36 am | 6:58 pm | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:58 am | 6:17 pm | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:25 am | 4:48 pm | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:51 am | 4:44 pm | 9h 53m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Pasadena 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 Pasadena getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Pasadena.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pasadena?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 63°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Pasadena?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 45°F and highs of 67°F.
What is the rainiest month in Pasadena?
February gets the most precipitation, 5.2 inches on average. August is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Pasadena?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Pasadena?
For comfortable weather, March to June and October to December. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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