When is the best time to go to Fresno
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fresno, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Fresno
Fresno weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fresno are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 50mm | 5.1hrs | 10.9hrs |
January in Fresno is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fresno for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Fresno and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Fresno with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 45mm | 7.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Fresno is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fresno for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Fresno and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fresno with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 47mm | 9.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Fresno is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fresno.
March is in the spring in Fresno and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fresno with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 25mm | 11.9hrs | 14hrs |
Fresno's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fresno, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Fresno and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fresno with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 8mm | 13.5hrs | 15hrs |
May is a very dry month in Fresno and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fresno, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Fresno and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fresno with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 2mm | 14.5hrs | 10.9hrs |
Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Fresno during the month of June
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fresno, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Fresno and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fresno with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 1mm | 14.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Fresno is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fresno, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Fresno and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 1mm | 13.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Fresno is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fresno, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Fresno and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 5mm | 12.2hrs | 14hrs |
Fresno's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Fresno, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Fresno and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 13mm | 10.4hrs | 15hrs |
October is a dry month in Fresno and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fresno, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fresno and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 33mm | 6.9hrs | 10.9hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Fresno during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fresno for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Fresno and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 37mm | 4.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Fresno is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fresno for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Fresno and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fresno with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Fresno weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 36.5°C 97.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 14.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 50mm 2ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
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