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Visalia, 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 Visalia, CA?
Visalia, CA gets 10.3 in of precipitation a year over about 39 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 94°F) and December the coldest (average low 38°F).
Semi-arid climate
Visalia, CA has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 56°F in December to 94°F in July. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 40° | 58° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 74° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 65° | 93° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 53° | 78° |
How much rain does Visalia get?
Visalia gets 10.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 39 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 88% of the US.
January is the wettest month, with 2.0 in. July is the driest, with 0.0 in. January has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 109 days, to September 18, 2025.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Visalia got 10.7 in of rain, against a normal of 10.3 in for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 2.3 in.
See where Visalia ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in California.
Does it snow in Visalia?
Rarely. The reporting station for Visalia averages under 0.5 in of snow a season.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on December 20, 1998.
See where Visalia ranks: snowiest cities in the US.
Visalia weather by month
Visalia weather in January
In January, Visalia averages a high of 56°F and a low of 39°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 79°F (1986) and the record low is 23°F (1970).
Visalia weather in February
In February, Visalia averages a high of 62°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 1.6 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 81°F (1982) and the record low is 24°F (1972). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Visalia weather in March
In March, Visalia averages a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 94°F (2026) and the record low is 29°F (1977). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Visalia weather in April
In April, Visalia averages a high of 74°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 97°F (1985) and the record low is 34°F (1982). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Visalia weather in May
In May, Visalia averages a high of 82°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.4 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 105°F (1984) and the record low is 37°F (1971).
Visalia weather in June
In June, Visalia averages a high of 90°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 109°F (1976) and the record low is 42°F (1977).
Visalia weather in July
In July, Visalia averages a high of 94°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 109°F (2024) and the record low is 52°F (1980).
Visalia weather in August
In August, Visalia averages a high of 94°F and a low of 66°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 107°F (2026) and the record low is 51°F (1975).
Visalia weather in September
In September, Visalia averages a high of 89°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 104°F (2017) and the record low is 41°F (1986).
Visalia weather in October
In October, Visalia averages a high of 79°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 100°F (2024) and the record low is 32°F (1971). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Visalia weather in November
In November, Visalia averages a high of 65°F and a low of 44°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 86°F (1980) and the record low is 28°F (1977). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Visalia weather in December
In December, Visalia averages a high of 56°F and a low of 38°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 78°F (1979) and the record low is 21°F (1990).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Visalia
July is the sunniest month in Visalia, with estimated sunshine of 90% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 71% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Visalia is sunnier than 99% of the US.
Humidity peaks in January at 70% and is lowest in July at 28%.
Visalia has about 88 days a year above 90°F. Visalia is hotter than 89% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 2 days a year.
See where Visalia ranks: sunniest cities in the US, cloudiest cities in the US, hottest cities in the US.
First and last freeze in Visalia
The first fall freeze in Visalia typically comes around December 6, and the last spring freeze around January 30. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 310 days.
Visalia weather records
These records cover VISALIA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Visalia station is 109°F, on July 16, 1972. The coldest is 21°F, on December 22, 1990.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 3.7 in of precipitation, on October 29, 1974.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Visalia
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 58°F and lows near 40°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 93°F and lows near 65°F.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 53°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 56° | 2.0 in | 7 | 70% | 46% | 79° | 23° |
| February | 42° | 62° | 1.6 in | 7 | 62% | 62% | 81° | 24° |
| March | 46° | 68° | 1.8 in | 7 | 61% | 51% | 94° | 29° |
| April | 49° | 74° | 0.97 in | 4 | 52% | 71% | 97° | 34° |
| May | 56° | 82° | 0.36 in | 2 | 39% | 82% | 105° | 37° |
| June | 62° | 90° | 0.13 in | 1 | 34% | 83% | 109° | 42° |
| July | 67° | 94° | 0.00 in | 0 | 28% | 90% | 109° | 52° |
| August | 66° | 94° | 0.00 in | 0 | 28% | 90% | 107° | 51° |
| September | 61° | 89° | 0.07 in | 0 | 32% | 90% | 104° | 41° |
| October | 53° | 79° | 0.55 in | 2 | 36% | 82% | 100° | 32° |
| November | 44° | 65° | 0.99 in | 3 | 54% | 65% | 86° | 28° |
| December | 38° | 56° | 1.8 in | 6 | 69% | 44% | 78° | 21° |
Station: VISALIA, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
Visalia climate questions
How much rain does Visalia get?
Visalia gets 10.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 39 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Visalia?
January is the wettest month in Visalia, with 2.0 in. July is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Visalia have a year?
Visalia has about 39 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 7.
Does it snow in Visalia?
Rarely. The reporting station for Visalia averages under 0.5 in of snow a season.
What is the hottest month in Visalia?
July is the warmest month in Visalia, with an average high of 94°F.
What is the coldest month in Visalia?
December is the coldest month in Visalia, with an average low of 38°F.
What is the record high temperature in Visalia?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Visalia station is 109°F, set on July 16, 1972. The record low is 21°F, on December 22, 1990.
What is the sunniest month in Visalia?
July is the sunniest month in Visalia, with estimated sunshine of 90% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Visalia?
The first fall freeze in Visalia typically comes around December 6. The last spring freeze is around January 30.
What is the best time to visit Visalia?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.