Best time to visit Ridgecrest, CA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Ridgecrest runs from March through April — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
60.1°F
Low
30.8°F
Precip
0.94 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

February Cool
High
64.6°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
1.11 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 42m

March Good
High
71.9°F
Low
41.8°F
Precip
0.55 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
78.7°F
Low
47.4°F
Precip
0.24 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
0.10 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 53m

June Hot
High
98.5°F
Low
63.7°F
Precip
0.07 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

July Hot
High
104.6°F
Low
70.4°F
Precip
0.12 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

August Hot
High
103.3°F
Low
68.6°F
Precip
0.11 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

September Hot
High
95.2°F
Low
60.5°F
Precip
0.24 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
82.7°F
Low
48.5°F
Precip
0.27 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
69.4°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
0.38 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 5m

December Cool
High
59.5°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
0.54 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

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