AI-generatedAnaheim at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,170 h
- Rain a year
- 294 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Anaheim
Anaheim has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year, Anaheim is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Anaheim
The best time to visit Anaheim is all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in August. The wettest month is February with 73 mm of precipitation.
Anaheim through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Anaheim in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Anaheim in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Anaheim in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Anaheim in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year except Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:5518:19
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:29 · evening 17:45–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 18:35–18:44
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Anaheim compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Anaheim in October?
In October, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:55 – 18:19
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Anaheim
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Anaheim (score 97 and 100). In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 18 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Anaheim month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January20° · 6.4 h
In January, Anaheim is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 56 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in January88February19° · 6.7 h
In February, Anaheim is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in February95March20° · 8.0 h
In March, Anaheim is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in March100April22° · 9.1 h
In April, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in April100May23° · 9.8 h
In May, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in May100June24° · 10.9 h
In June, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in June98July27° · 11.4 h
In July, Anaheim is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in July92August28° · 11.0 h
In August, Anaheim is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in August94September28° · 9.4 h
In September, Anaheim is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in September97October25° · 8.1 h
In October, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in October93November22° · 7.0 h
In November, Anaheim is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in November89December19° · 6.2 h
In December, Anaheim is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Anaheim.
Anaheim in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Anaheim
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in December (8°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 20° | 8° | 6.4 h | 5 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 19° | 9° | 6.7 h | 6 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 20° | 11° | 8.0 h | 5 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 22° | 12° | 9.1 h | 3 | 18 |
| MayMay | 100 | 23° | 14° | 9.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 24° | 16° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 27° | 18° | 11.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 28° | 19° | 11.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 28° | 18° | 9.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 25° | 15° | 8.1 h | 2 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 22° | 11° | 7.0 h | 3 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 19° | 8° | 6.2 h | 5 | 51 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
33.84° N, 117.91° W · 48 m · America/Los_Angeles
Sunshine hours in Anaheim
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Anaheim, 71 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Anaheim: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Anaheim has about 2 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Anaheim
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Anaheim
How breezy and how cloudy Anaheim is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Anaheim typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Anaheim: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Anaheim
How often the day gets hot in Anaheim (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Anaheim has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Anaheim in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Anaheim has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 90).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 97
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Anaheim compared
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Anaheim vs Long Beach
In October the holiday weather in Anaheim and Long Beach is about equally good (score 97 vs 98). During the day Long Beach is 1 °C warmer than Anaheim.
| in October | Anaheim | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 19° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Anaheim ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Long Beach26°19°98
- 2Los Angeles23°19°98
- 3Fresno26°98
- 4Mariposa (Yosemite)24°98
- 5AnaheimThis page25°97
- 6Bakersfield27°97
- 7Carmel-by-the-Sea19°15°96
- 8Monterey21°15°96
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Frequently asked questions about Anaheim
When is the best time to visit Anaheim?
The best time to visit Anaheim is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Anaheim?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 19 °C. February is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Anaheim?
The wettest month is February with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Anaheim get?
Anaheim gets around 3,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Anaheim in?
Anaheim is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Anaheim?
A nonstop flight from London to Anaheim takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
Which school holidays are best for Anaheim?
Anaheim has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 90). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 100, summer holidays 94, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 90.