Best time to visit Tehachapi, CA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Tehachapi runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
51.5°F
Low
32.0°F
Precip
2.42 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

February Cool
High
52.6°F
Low
31.3°F
Precip
3.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Cool
High
56.5°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
2.03 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Cool
High
60.8°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
0.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
69.3°F
Low
44.0°F
Precip
0.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Excellent
High
79.0°F
Low
52.0°F
Precip
0.11 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

July Good
High
86.1°F
Low
57.8°F
Precip
0.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

August Good
High
86.2°F
Low
56.5°F
Precip
0.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Good
High
80.7°F
Low
50.5°F
Precip
0.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
70.5°F
Low
42.7°F
Precip
0.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
36.5°F
Precip
0.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

December Cool
High
50.6°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
2.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

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