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Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, CA?
Murrieta, CA gets 15.3 in of precipitation a year over about 49 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 89°F) and February the coldest (average low 47°F).
Mediterranean climate
Murrieta, CA has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 68°F in December to 89°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 72°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 47° | 69° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 73° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 60° | 86° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 58° | 83° |
How much rain does Murrieta get?
Murrieta gets 15.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 49 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 83% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 3.7 in. July is the driest, with 0.1 in. December has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 97 days, to September 7, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Murrieta got 13.2 in of rain, against a normal of 15.3 in for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 3.7 in.
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Murrieta weather by month
Murrieta weather in January
In January, Murrieta averages a high of 69°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 90°F (2012) and the record low is 32°F (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Murrieta weather in February
In February, Murrieta averages a high of 69°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 3.7 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 93°F (2026) and the record low is 33°F (2011).
Murrieta weather in March
In March, Murrieta averages a high of 71°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 99°F (2026) and the record low is 35°F (2023). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Murrieta weather in April
In April, Murrieta averages a high of 74°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 101°F (2009) and the record low is 36°F (2011). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Murrieta weather in May
In May, Murrieta averages a high of 75°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 0.4 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 105°F (2014) and the record low is 44°F (2024). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Murrieta weather in June
In June, Murrieta averages a high of 82°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 111°F (2016) and the record low is 47°F (2011).
Murrieta weather in July
In July, Murrieta averages a high of 87°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 114°F (2018) and the record low is 51°F (2010).
Murrieta weather in August
In August, Murrieta averages a high of 89°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 108°F (2020) and the record low is 51°F (2011).
Murrieta weather in September
In September, Murrieta averages a high of 89°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 116°F (2020) and the record low is 48°F (2010).
Murrieta weather in October
In October, Murrieta averages a high of 83°F and a low of 58°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 107°F (2012) and the record low is 44°F (2021).
Murrieta weather in November
In November, Murrieta averages a high of 76°F and a low of 52°F. It gets 1.1 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 99°F (2010) and the record low is 36°F (2010). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Murrieta weather in December
In December, Murrieta averages a high of 68°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 2.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (2025) and the record low is 32°F (2014). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Murrieta
August is the sunniest month in Murrieta, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 47%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Murrieta is sunnier than 88% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 65% and is lowest in November at 43%.
Murrieta has about 56 days a year above 90°F. Murrieta is hotter than 73% of the US.
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Murrieta weather records
These records cover FALLBROOK 5 NE during 2008–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Murrieta station is 116°F, on September 5, 2020. The coldest is 32°F, on January 11, 2013.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 5.0 in of precipitation, on February 14, 2019.
The best time to visit Murrieta
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 47°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 60°F.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 83°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° | 69° | 3.2 in | 6 | 56% | 53% | 90° | 32° |
| February | 47° | 69° | 3.7 in | 6 | 50% | 59% | 93° | 33° |
| March | 49° | 71° | 2.0 in | 6 | 63% | 47% | 99° | 35° |
| April | 51° | 74° | 1.0 in | 4 | 61% | 56% | 101° | 36° |
| May | 53° | 75° | 0.36 in | 5 | 65% | 52% | 105° | 44° |
| June | 56° | 82° | 0.12 in | 2 | 59% | 62% | 111° | 47° |
| July | 61° | 87° | 0.08 in | 2 | 56% | 73% | 114° | 51° |
| August | 62° | 89° | 0.22 in | 2 | 54% | 75% | 108° | 51° |
| September | 62° | 89° | 0.11 in | 2 | 55% | 70% | 116° | 48° |
| October | 58° | 83° | 0.70 in | 3 | 50% | 67% | 107° | 44° |
| November | 52° | 76° | 1.1 in | 5 | 43% | 67% | 99° | 36° |
| December | 47° | 68° | 2.6 in | 7 | 51% | 51% | 90° | 32° |
Station: FALLBROOK 5 NE, 13 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 2008–2026; 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.
Murrieta climate questions
How much rain does Murrieta get?
Murrieta gets 15.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 49 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Murrieta?
February is the wettest month in Murrieta, with 3.7 in. July is the driest, with 0.1 in.
How many rainy days does Murrieta have a year?
Murrieta has about 49 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Murrieta?
August is the warmest month in Murrieta, with an average high of 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Murrieta?
February is the coldest month in Murrieta, with an average low of 47°F.
What is the record high temperature in Murrieta?
Within the available 2008–2026 station history, the record high at the Murrieta station is 116°F, set on September 5, 2020. The record low is 32°F, on January 11, 2013.
What is the sunniest month in Murrieta?
August is the sunniest month in Murrieta, with estimated sunshine of 75% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Murrieta?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to May, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.