Escondido climate
Escondido (California, United States) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 320 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Escondido climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 847 | 1356 | 542.1 |
| Feb | 1967 | 847 | 1457 | 702.7 |
| Mar | 2271 | 1049 | 1660 | 351.4 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1151 | 1763 | 220.9 |
| May | 2780 | 1355 | 2067 | 90.4 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 3594 | 1967 | 2781 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2068 | 2781 | 60.2 |
| Sep | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 70.3 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1559 | 2271 | 180.7 |
| Nov | 2373 | 1152 | 1763 | 301.2 |
| Dec | 1865 | 846 | 1356 | 612.4 |
| Year | 3595 | 846 | 2067 | 32013 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 41% | 3.2 | 10:11 |
| Feb | 64% | 43% | 4.1 | 10:57 |
| Mar | 65% | 43% | 5.4 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 64% | 40% | 6.5 | 12:58 |
| May | 62% | 43% | 6.9 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 54% | 42% | 7.3 | 14:20 |
| Jul | 48% | 35% | 7.4 | 14:08 |
| Aug | 46% | 29% | 7.1 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 48% | 28% | 6.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 53% | 33% | 4.6 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 55% | 36% | 3.6 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 62% | 42% | 2.9 | 9:58 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Escondido is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.2 °C25.6 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 320 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is February (70 mm2.7 in), the driest is June (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in August to 65% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 28%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 10 km/h (6 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Escondido
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–May: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 70 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Escondido
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 19 °C67 °F, lows around 8 °C46 °F, about 62 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1049 to 13 °C55 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1560 to 20 °C68 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2373 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1152 to 19 °C66 °F, about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Escondido compares
Compared with Oceanside, about 29 km to the west, Escondido is on average 1.8 °C3.3 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (6.1 °C10.9 °F warmer).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Escondido is the 41st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 200th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Irákleion (Greece, Csa), Santiago (Chile, BSh) and Tijuana (Mexico, BSh).
Nearby places
- Oceanside 29 km · 18 °C64 °F · 314 mm12 in
- El Cajon 38 km · 20 °C68 °F · 320 mm13 in
- Temecula 42 km · 20 °C68 °F · 299 mm12 in
- San Diego 45 km · 19 °C67 °F · 269 mm11 in
- Murrieta 50 km · 17 °C63 °F · 298 mm12 in
- Tijuana 69 km · 19 °C66 °F · 269 mm11 in
- Riverside 97 km · 20 °C68 °F · 289 mm11 in
- Santa Ana 101 km · 17 °C63 °F · 311 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Escondido?
August is the warmest month in Escondido, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Escondido?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Escondido?
February is the wettest month with about 70 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Escondido?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–May.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 584 m, while Escondido lies at about 197 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.5 °C4.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.