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Escondido, 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 Escondido, CA?
Escondido, CA gets 14.5 in of precipitation a year over about 40 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and December the coldest (average low 43°F).
Semi-arid climate
Escondido, CA has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 69°F in December to 90°F in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 44° | 69° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 52° | 75° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 62° | 87° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 56° | 81° |
How much rain does Escondido get?
Escondido gets 14.5 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 40 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 88% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.1 in. February has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 133 days, to September 15, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Escondido got 9.3 in of rain, against a normal of 14.5 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 2.4 in.
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Escondido weather by month
Escondido weather in January
In January, Escondido averages a high of 69°F and a low of 44°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 92°F (2003) and the record low is 25°F (2007). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Escondido weather in February
In February, Escondido averages a high of 69°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 96°F (2026) and the record low is 27°F (1990).
Escondido weather in March
In March, Escondido averages a high of 71°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 101°F (2026) and the record low is 32°F (2008). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Escondido weather in April
In April, Escondido averages a high of 75°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 103°F (1989) and the record low is 29°F (2003). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Escondido weather in May
In May, Escondido averages a high of 77°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 104°F (2014) and the record low is 35°F (2003). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Escondido weather in June
In June, Escondido averages a high of 82°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 106°F (2016) and the record low is 41°F (2003).
Escondido weather in July
In July, Escondido averages a high of 88°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 112°F (2018) and the record low is 50°F (1984).
Escondido weather in August
In August, Escondido averages a high of 90°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 110°F (2025) and the record low is 54°F (1991).
Escondido weather in September
In September, Escondido averages a high of 87°F and a low of 63°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 115°F (2020) and the record low is 49°F (1982).
Escondido weather in October
In October, Escondido averages a high of 81°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 106°F (2020) and the record low is 35°F (1998).
Escondido weather in November
In November, Escondido averages a high of 74°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 1.1 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 98°F (1997) and the record low is 29°F (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Escondido weather in December
In December, Escondido averages a high of 69°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 2.1 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (1979) and the record low is 26°F (1990). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Escondido
August is the sunniest month in Escondido, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 46%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 62% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Escondido is sunnier than 89% of the US.
Humidity peaks in March at 68% and is lowest in November at 46%.
Escondido has about 47 days a year above 90°F. Escondido is hotter than 66% of the US.
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First and last freeze in Escondido
The first fall freeze in Escondido typically comes around December 12, and the last spring freeze around February 1. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 314 days.
Escondido weather records
These records cover ESCONDIDO #2 during 1979–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Escondido station is 115°F, on September 6, 2020. The coldest is 25°F, on January 15, 2007.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 3.2 in of precipitation, on January 29, 1980.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1979.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°F per decade since 1980.
The best time to visit Escondido
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 44°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 52°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 62°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 56°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 69° | 3.2 in | 6 | 59% | 55% | 92° | 25° |
| February | 45° | 69° | 3.6 in | 7 | 55% | 59% | 96° | 27° |
| March | 48° | 71° | 2.2 in | 6 | 68% | 46% | 101° | 32° |
| April | 51° | 75° | 0.99 in | 4 | 66% | 56% | 103° | 29° |
| May | 56° | 77° | 0.35 in | 3 | 68% | 55% | 104° | 35° |
| June | 59° | 82° | 0.09 in | 1 | 65% | 64% | 106° | 41° |
| July | 63° | 88° | 0.12 in | 1 | 64% | 74% | 112° | 50° |
| August | 65° | 90° | 0.06 in | 0 | 63% | 75% | 110° | 54° |
| September | 63° | 87° | 0.16 in | 1 | 61% | 72% | 115° | 49° |
| October | 56° | 81° | 0.57 in | 2 | 55% | 70% | 106° | 35° |
| November | 48° | 74° | 1.1 in | 4 | 46% | 68% | 98° | 29° |
| December | 43° | 69° | 2.1 in | 6 | 53% | 53% | 90° | 26° |
Station: ESCONDIDO #2, 0 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1979–2026; 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.
Escondido climate questions
How much rain does Escondido get?
Escondido gets 14.5 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 40 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Escondido?
February is the wettest month in Escondido, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.1 in.
How many rainy days does Escondido have a year?
Escondido has about 40 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Escondido?
August is the warmest month in Escondido, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Escondido?
December is the coldest month in Escondido, with an average low of 43°F.
What is the record high temperature in Escondido?
Within the available 1979–2026 station history, the record high at the Escondido station is 115°F, set on September 6, 2020. The record low is 25°F, on January 15, 2007.
What is the sunniest month in Escondido?
August is the sunniest month in Escondido, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Escondido?
The first fall freeze in Escondido typically comes around December 12. The last spring freeze is around February 1.
What is the best time to visit Escondido?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.