Stockton Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Stockton, California - CA, USA)

The climate of the Californian city of Stockton is fairly Mediterranean in its character, with the summer months always being rather on the hot side, and quite dry. When the winter season comes along, the weather remains fairly mild and can be a little wet at times.

If you are visiting Stockton during May, then you can expect temperatures to soar towards the end of the month. The mercury quickly reaches the mid-20s and soon climbs to 28°C / 82°F or more.

By the time that June comes along, the summer climate has really started to heat up. Temperatures in June tend to stay above 30°C / 86°F for much of the month, and in July and August, often reach 34°C / 93°F or even 35°C / 95°F. The year 2006 was a particular scorcher in this part of California, with the city's metropolitan airport recording extreme highs of 46°C / 115°F, breaking all previous records.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Between the spring and fall seasons, there are over 80 days when temperatures exceed more than 32°C / 90°F. Things gradually begin to cool down in October, and by the time that November has arrived, daytime highs have started to drop below 20°C / 68°F, averaging anywhere between 15°C / 59°F and 17°C / 63°F.

July and August are not only the hottest months of the year in Stockton, but they are also the driest, when precipitation levels are virtually non-existent. January and February usually experience the most rainy weather, averaging 2.8 cm / 1.1 inches and 3 cm / 1.2 inches of rainfall respectively.

Stockton Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	12°C / 54°F	3°C / 37°F
February	16°C / 61°F	5°C / 41°F
March	19°C / 66°F	6°C / 43°F
April	23°C / 73°F	8°C / 46°F
May	28°C / 82°F	11°C / 52°F
June	32°C / 90°F	14°C / 57°F
July	35°C / 95°F	16°C / 61°F
August	34°C / 93°F	16°C / 61°F
September	31°C / 88°F	14°C / 57°F
October	26°C / 79°F	10°C / 50°F
November	17°C / 63°F	6°C / 43°F
December	12°C / 54°F	3°C / 37°F