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Vista, 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 Vista, CA?
Vista, CA gets 13.4 in of precipitation a year over about 43 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 83°F) and January the coldest (average low 45°F).
Semi-arid climate
Vista, CA has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 68°F in December to 83°F in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 45° | 68° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 51° | 71° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 61° | 80° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 56° | 78° |
How much rain does Vista get?
Vista gets 13.4 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 43 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 87% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 3.1 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 98 days, to September 15, 2024.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Vista got 9.7 in of rain, against a normal of 13.4 in for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 2.6 in.
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Vista weather by month
Vista weather in January
In January, Vista averages a high of 68°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 2.9 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 94°F (2021) and the record low is 25°F (1987). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in February
In February, Vista averages a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 3.1 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 91°F (2026) and the record low is 29°F (2018).
Vista weather in March
In March, Vista averages a high of 69°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 2.1 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 96°F (1988) and the record low is 25°F (2007). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in April
In April, Vista averages a high of 72°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 101°F (1989) and the record low is 31°F (2008). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in May
In May, Vista averages a high of 73°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 101°F (2014) and the record low is 32°F (2003). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in June
In June, Vista averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°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 108°F (1985) and the record low is 45°F (1971). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in July
In July, Vista averages a high of 81°F and a low of 62°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 July record high is 107°F (1985) and the record low is 44°F (2004).
Vista weather in August
In August, Vista averages a high of 83°F and a low of 63°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 (1998) and the record low is 41°F (2004).
Vista weather in September
In September, Vista averages a high of 83°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 107°F (2020) and the record low is 39°F (2007).
Vista weather in October
In October, Vista averages a high of 79°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 107°F (2017) and the record low is 36°F (1971). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in November
In November, Vista averages a high of 73°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 1.1 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 97°F (1997) and the record low is 33°F (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Vista weather in December
In December, Vista averages a high of 68°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 1.9 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 90°F (1979) and the record low is 23°F (2007). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Vista
August is the sunniest month in Vista, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest, at 45%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 58% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Vista is sunnier than 83% of the US.
Humidity peaks in May at 73% and is lowest in November at 52%.
Vista has about 16 days a year above 90°F. Vista is cooler than 66% of the US.
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Vista weather records
These records cover VISTA during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Vista station is 108°F, on June 30, 1985. The coldest is 23°F, on December 18, 2007.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 3.3 in of precipitation, on February 28, 1991.
30 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Vista
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 45°F.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 51°F.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 61°F. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 56°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 68° | 2.9 in | 7 | 63% | 53% | 94° | 25° |
| February | 46° | 68° | 3.1 in | 8 | 60% | 58% | 91° | 29° |
| March | 48° | 69° | 2.1 in | 6 | 69% | 48% | 96° | 25° |
| April | 50° | 72° | 0.96 in | 4 | 70% | 53% | 101° | 31° |
| May | 55° | 73° | 0.35 in | 3 | 73% | 45% | 101° | 32° |
| June | 58° | 77° | 0.09 in | 1 | 70% | 56% | 108° | 45° |
| July | 62° | 81° | 0.10 in | 1 | 70% | 68% | 107° | 44° |
| August | 63° | 83° | 0.03 in | 0 | 68% | 71% | 106° | 41° |
| September | 61° | 83° | 0.16 in | 1 | 66% | 65% | 107° | 39° |
| October | 56° | 79° | 0.59 in | 2 | 61% | 64% | 107° | 36° |
| November | 50° | 73° | 1.1 in | 4 | 52% | 66% | 97° | 33° |
| December | 45° | 68° | 1.9 in | 6 | 59% | 51% | 90° | 23° |
Station: VISTA, 4 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.
Vista climate questions
How much rain does Vista get?
Vista gets 13.4 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 43 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Vista?
February is the wettest month in Vista, with 3.1 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Vista have a year?
Vista has about 43 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Vista?
August is the warmest month in Vista, with an average high of 83°F.
What is the coldest month in Vista?
January is the coldest month in Vista, with an average low of 45°F.
What is the record high temperature in Vista?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Vista station is 108°F, set on June 30, 1985. The record low is 23°F, on December 18, 2007.
What is the sunniest month in Vista?
August is the sunniest month in Vista, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. May is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Vista?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.