Riverside weather by month
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 93°F in July, and January nights average 44°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to May.
Best time to visit Riverside
For comfortable weather, go in October to May. 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 | 44°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| March | 72°F | 47°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| April | 76°F | 50°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 3 | 0 | mild |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 12 | 0 | warm |
| July | 93°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 95°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 25 | 0 | hot |
| September | 91°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| October | 83°F | 55°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| November | 75°F | 47°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| December | 67°F | 43°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| Year | 79°F avg | 53°F avg | 9.4 in | 0.0 in | 17 | 101 | 4 |
"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 Riverside Municipal Airport, CA (USW00003171), 2.4 miles from the city center; snowfall from Riverside Fire Stn 3, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Riverside
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 53m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 25m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (4:40 pm) and the latest around June 23 (8:04 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 38 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 am | 5:03 pm | 10h 09m |
| February | 6:34 am | 5:33 pm | 10h 59m |
| March | 6:59 am | 6:57 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:18 am | 7:20 pm | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:48 am | 7:43 pm | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:38 am | 8:02 pm | 14h 24m |
| July | 5:49 am | 8:01 pm | 14h 11m |
| August | 6:11 am | 7:35 pm | 13h 24m |
| September | 6:33 am | 6:55 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:54 am | 6:15 pm | 11h 20m |
| November | 6:22 am | 4:45 pm | 10h 23m |
| December | 6:47 am | 4:41 pm | 9h 54m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Riverside 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 Riverside getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Riverside.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Riverside?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 95°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Riverside?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F and highs of 67°F.
What is the rainiest month in Riverside?
February gets the most precipitation, 2.4 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Riverside?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
For comfortable weather, October to May. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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