Best time to visit Shafter, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Shafter runs from February through May — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
57.9°F
Low
36.5°F
Precip
1.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 51m

February Good
High
64.4°F
Low
38.7°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 42m

March Good
High
70.0°F
Low
42.9°F
Precip
1.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
75.4°F
Low
45.8°F
Precip
0.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
82.9°F
Low
52.1°F
Precip
0.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 52m

June Hot
High
91.7°F
Low
57.6°F
Precip
0.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 21m

July Hot
High
96.1°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
0.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

August Hot
High
97.2°F
Low
62.5°F
Precip
0.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

September Hot
High
91.4°F
Low
57.3°F
Precip
0.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
79.7°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
0.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Good
High
66.6°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
0.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 5m

December Cool
High
59.8°F
Low
33.8°F
Precip
1.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

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