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Anaheim, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Anaheim, CA?
Anaheim, CA gets 13.5 in of precipitation a year over about 35 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 88°F) and January the coldest (average low 48°F).
Semi-arid climate
Anaheim, CA has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 70°F in December to 88°F in August. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 48° | 70° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 54° | 75° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 64° | 85° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 58° | 82° |
How much rain does Anaheim get?
Anaheim gets 13.5 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 35 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of the US.
January is the wettest month, with 3.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 6.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 136 days, to September 17, 2025.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Anaheim got 15.2 in of rain, against a normal of 13.5 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 5.4 in.
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Anaheim weather by month
Anaheim weather in January
In January, Anaheim averages a high of 70°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 95°F (2003) and the record low is 30°F (2002).
Anaheim weather in February
In February, Anaheim averages a high of 71°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 97°F (2016) and the record low is 30°F (1990). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Anaheim weather in March
In March, Anaheim averages a high of 73°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 100°F (2026) and the record low is 37°F (2002). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Anaheim weather in April
In April, Anaheim averages a high of 76°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 106°F (2022) and the record low is 38°F (1999). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Anaheim weather in May
In May, Anaheim averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 0.4 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 106°F (2004) and the record low is 45°F (1999). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Anaheim weather in June
In June, Anaheim averages a high of 81°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 106°F (2016) and the record low is 50°F (1999).
Anaheim weather in July
In July, Anaheim averages a high of 86°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 107°F (2006) and the record low is 54°F (1999).
Anaheim weather in August
In August, Anaheim averages a high of 88°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 106°F (2022) and the record low is 52°F (2002).
Anaheim weather in September
In September, Anaheim averages a high of 87°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 112°F (2024) and the record low is 51°F (1991).
Anaheim weather in October
In October, Anaheim averages a high of 83°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 107°F (1991) and the record low is 44°F (2009).
Anaheim weather in November
In November, Anaheim averages a high of 76°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 102°F (2010) and the record low is 33°F (1994). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Anaheim weather in December
In December, Anaheim averages a high of 70°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 2.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 91°F (2010) and the record low is 32°F (1998). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Anaheim
July is the sunniest month in Anaheim, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest, at 48%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Anaheim is sunnier than 85% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 72% and is lowest in November at 59%.
Anaheim has about 45 days a year above 90°F. Anaheim is hotter than 65% of the US.
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Anaheim weather records
These records cover ANAHEIM during 1989–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Anaheim station is 112°F, on September 6, 2024. The coldest is 30°F, on February 15, 1990.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 6.7 in of precipitation, on January 18, 2010.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1989.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.8°F per decade since 1990.
The best time to visit Anaheim
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 48°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 54°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 64°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 58°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 70° | 3.2 in | 6 | 68% | 53% | 95° | 30° |
| February | 49° | 71° | 3.0 in | 6 | 60% | 60% | 97° | 30° |
| March | 51° | 73° | 1.8 in | 5 | 68% | 52% | 100° | 37° |
| April | 53° | 76° | 0.70 in | 3 | 68% | 55% | 106° | 38° |
| May | 58° | 77° | 0.41 in | 2 | 72% | 48% | 106° | 45° |
| June | 61° | 81° | 0.11 in | 1 | 70% | 56% | 106° | 50° |
| July | 65° | 86° | 0.11 in | 1 | 70% | 71% | 107° | 54° |
| August | 65° | 88° | 0.01 in | 0 | 70% | 71% | 106° | 52° |
| September | 63° | 87° | 0.15 in | 1 | 70% | 68% | 112° | 51° |
| October | 59° | 83° | 0.62 in | 2 | 67% | 66% | 107° | 44° |
| November | 53° | 76° | 1.0 in | 3 | 59% | 66% | 102° | 33° |
| December | 48° | 70° | 2.4 in | 6 | 67% | 48% | 91° | 32° |
Station: ANAHEIM, 7 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1989–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Anaheim climate questions
How much rain does Anaheim get?
Anaheim gets 13.5 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 35 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Anaheim?
January is the wettest month in Anaheim, with 3.2 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Anaheim have a year?
Anaheim has about 35 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 6.
What is the hottest month in Anaheim?
August is the warmest month in Anaheim, with an average high of 88°F.
What is the coldest month in Anaheim?
January is the coldest month in Anaheim, with an average low of 48°F.
What is the record high temperature in Anaheim?
Within the available 1989–2026 station history, the record high at the Anaheim station is 112°F, set on September 6, 2024. The record low is 30°F, on February 15, 1990.
What is the sunniest month in Anaheim?
July is the sunniest month in Anaheim, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Anaheim?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.