Poway, United States experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Poway, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Poway, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.5/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 24°C / 13°C
Feels Like 24°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 36 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 67%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low20°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High18°C
Rain7days
Driest Month
1days
June
Avg High27°C
Avg Low16°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
April (Gusts 36)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:41
Daylight 14.3h
Sunset 19:59
Live conditions—
Poway on the map · live conditions
Poway, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Poway
- Population
- 50.2K
- Elevation
- 157 m
- Coordinates
- 32.96°, -117.04°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 18°C / 7°C . Feb: 19°C / 7°C . Mar: 19°C / 9°C . Apr: 22°C / 11°C . May: 23°C / 13°C . Jun: 27°C / 16°C . Jul: 30°C / 19°C . Aug: 31°C / 20°C . Sep: 29°C / 19°C . Oct: 27°C / 15°C . Nov: 23°C / 11°C . Dec: 19°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 84 mm. Feb: 82 mm. Mar: 87 mm. Apr: 28 mm. May: 19 mm. Jun: 3 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 5 mm. Sep: 10 mm. Oct: 14 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 58 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 70%. May: 72%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 62%. Nov: 59%. Dec: 64%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 13 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 30°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 6°C | Jan · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 106 mm | Mar · 87 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 15 km/h | Apr · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 7°C | 17°C / 5°C | 7days (84 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 70% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 19°C / 7°C | 17°C / 5°C | 7days (82 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 10days (87 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.1 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 22°C / 11°C | 22°C / 10°C | 5days (28 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 13°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 16°C | 29°C / 17°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 30°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 13.1h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 15°C | 26°C / 14°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 23°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 4days (43 mm) Good | 9h Good | 59% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 6days (58 mm) Good | 8h Good | 64% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Poway are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Poway, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Poway is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (87°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Poway is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Poway is March, averaging 87mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Poway receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Poway.
The least favorable months to visit Poway are January, February, March, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Poway is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Poway is 67%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Poway are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 36 km/h / 22 mph).
Poway averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Poway is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Poway has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Poway ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Poway. It earns a climate score of 9.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Poway, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (80°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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