Climate normals · 1970–2000
Carlsbad Climate
Carlsbad is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 114,746. Its average annual temperature is 16.9°C (62°F), with roughly 291 mm of rain per year.
16.9°C
Avg Temp
291
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Carlsbad Climate
Carlsbad has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F) and receives about 291 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
16.9°C
Avg Temp
291
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 56° | 56 mm |
| February | 14° / 57° | 52 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 51 mm |
| April | 15° / 60° | 24 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 7 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 2 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 1 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 3 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 8 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 10 mm |
| November | 16° / 60° | 36 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Carlsbad
The most comfortable months to visit Carlsbad are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Carlsbad are typically August, September and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Carlsbad, United States has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C and about 291 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Carlsbad average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.