Temecula weather by month
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 87°F in July, and January nights average 47°F. It gets 15 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to June.
Best time to visit Temecula
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 | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| February | 67°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 70°F | 48°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| April | 72°F | 51°F | 1.0 in | 0.2 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| June | 81°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| July | 87°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 10 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| October | 83°F | 58°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| November | 74°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 4 | 0 | mild |
| December | 67°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 77°F avg | 53°F avg | 15.3 in | 0.2 in | 23 | 61 | 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 Fallbrook 5 NE, CA (USW00053151), 4.5 miles from the city center; snowfall from Elsinore, CA. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Temecula
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 55m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (4:40 pm) and the latest around June 24 (8:02 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 27 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 am | 5:03 pm | 10h 11m |
| February | 6:32 am | 5:33 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:58 am | 6:56 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:18 am | 7:19 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:48 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:38 am | 7:59 pm | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:50 am | 7:58 pm | 14h 09m |
| August | 6:11 am | 7:34 pm | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:32 am | 6:54 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:53 am | 6:14 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:20 am | 4:45 pm | 10h 25m |
| December | 6:45 am | 4:42 pm | 9h 56m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Temecula 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 Temecula getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Temecula.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Temecula?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 62°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Temecula?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 46°F and highs of 67°F.
What is the rainiest month in Temecula?
February gets the most precipitation, 3.7 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.1 inches.
Does it snow in Temecula?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Temecula?
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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