AI-generatedFresno at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,280 h
- Rain a year
- 423 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 94 m
Climate in Fresno
Fresno has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while December is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,280 hours of sunshine a year, Fresno is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Fresno
The best time to visit Fresno is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 83 mm of precipitation.
Fresno through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fresno in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Fresno in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Fresno in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–33 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Fresno in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 13–17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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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: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0518:24
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 06:49–07:40 · evening 17:49–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:49 · evening 18:40–18:50
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 Fresno compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Fresno in October?
In October, Fresno is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min07:05 – 18:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 22 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- 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 Fresno
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 Fresno (score 99 and 100). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 20 mmbetter | 34 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Fresno month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January13° · 5.6 h
In January, Fresno is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in January76February17° · 6.3 h
In February, Fresno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in February90March20° · 7.8 h
In March, Fresno is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in March100April24° · 9.4 h
In April, Fresno is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in April91May29° · 11.2 h
In May, Fresno is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in May61June33° · 12.2 h
In June, Fresno is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in June50July37° · 12.5 h
In July, Fresno is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in July50August36° · 11.9 h
In August, Fresno is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in August63September33° · 10.1 h
In September, Fresno is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in September99October26° · 8.6 h
In October, Fresno is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in October91November19° · 6.6 h
In November, Fresno is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in November58December13° · 5.5 h
In December, Fresno is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Fresno.
Fresno in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 37°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fresno
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (5°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
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 | 58 | 13° | 5° | 5.6 h | 7 | 83 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 17° | 7° | 6.3 h | 8 | 75 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 20° | 9° | 7.8 h | 7 | 69 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 24° | 11° | 9.4 h | 4 | 34 |
| MayMay | 91 | 29° | 15° | 11.2 h | 2 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 33° | 18° | 12.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 21° | 12.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 20° | 11.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 33° | 18° | 10.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 26° | 13° | 8.6 h | 2 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 19° | 8° | 6.6 h | 5 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 13° | 5° | 5.5 h | 7 | 78 |
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
36.75° N, 119.77° W · 94 m · America/Los_Angeles
Sunshine3,280 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Fresno
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 8.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Fresno, 76 % 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.
Rain423 mm a year, most in January
Rain in Fresno: 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, Fresno has about 2 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Fresno
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 14 km/h
Wind and clouds in Fresno
How breezy and how cloudy Fresno 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 Fresno typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 22 % of the sky over Fresno: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 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 & humidity128 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Fresno
How often the day gets hot in Fresno (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, Fresno has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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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Fresno 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.
Fresno has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 12.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 50 min
- Distance
- 8,570 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.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Fresno vs Mariposa (Yosemite)
In October the holiday weather in Fresno and Mariposa (Yosemite) is about equally good (score 99 vs 97). During the day Mariposa (Yosemite) is 2 °C cooler than Fresno. Mariposa (Yosemite) gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Fresno | Mariposa (Yosemite) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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USA in October: the best places
In October, Fresno ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- FresnoThis page26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)24°98
- 3Bakersfield27°98
- 4Los Angeles23°19°98
- 5Long Beach26°19°98
- 6Monterey21°15°97
- 7Carmel-by-the-Sea19°15°97
- 8Anaheim25°97
Places nearby4 places within 190 km
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Frequently asked questions about Fresno
When is the best time to visit Fresno?
The best time to visit Fresno is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Fresno?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 21 °C. December is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Fresno?
The wettest month is January with 83 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fresno get?
Fresno gets around 3,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Fresno in?
Fresno is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Fresno?
A nonstop flight from London to Fresno takes about 10 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Fresno?
Fresno has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 85, summer holidays 50, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 58.