Visalia weather by month
Average highs run from 55°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 10 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Best time to visit Visalia
For comfortable weather, go in March to May and October to November. 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 | 55°F | 38°F | 2.0 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| February | 61°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| March | 67°F | 45°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| April | 73°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| June | 89°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| July | 94°F | 67°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 27 | 0 | hot |
| August | 93°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 26 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 16 | 0 | hot |
| October | 78°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 64°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| December | 55°F | 38°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 0 | 5 | cool |
| Year | 75°F avg | 51°F avg | 10.3 in | 0.1 in | 26 | 95 | 9 |
"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 Visalia, CA (USC00049367), 0.4 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Visalia
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 40m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 38m. The earliest sunset comes around December 1 (4:41 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:18 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 77 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 am | 5:05 pm | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:44 am | 5:38 pm | 10h 53m |
| March | 7:07 am | 7:04 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:23 am | 7:31 pm | 13h 07m |
| May | 5:50 am | 7:56 pm | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:39 am | 8:16 pm | 14h 37m |
| July | 5:51 am | 8:14 pm | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:15 am | 7:47 pm | 13h 32m |
| September | 6:39 am | 7:04 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:04 am | 6:20 pm | 11h 16m |
| November | 6:34 am | 4:48 pm | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:01 am | 4:43 pm | 9h 41m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Visalia 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 Visalia getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.5°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Visalia.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Visalia?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 67°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Visalia?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F and highs of 55°F.
What is the rainiest month in Visalia?
January gets the most precipitation, 2.0 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Visalia?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Visalia?
For comfortable weather, March to May and October to November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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