Orange weather by month
Warmest month
August
87°F (31°C) average high
Coolest month
January
48°F (9°C) average low
Wettest month
October
3.5 in (89 mm) of rain
Driest month
September
0.3 in (7 mm) of rain
Average temperature and rainfall in Orange by month
Averages of the daily highs and lows recorded in each month, with total rainfall, mean humidity and mean wind speed.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Record low / high | Rainfall | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F | 48°F | 29°F / 89°F | 2.4 in | 63% | 5 mph |
| February | 69°F | 49°F | 38°F / 87°F | 2.1 in | 61% | 5 mph |
| March | 70°F | 51°F | 38°F / 85°F | 2 in | 68% | 5 mph |
| April | 73°F | 54°F | 45°F / 94°F | 0.6 in | 64% | 6 mph |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 49°F / 100°F | 0.9 in | 68% | 6 mph |
| June | 79°F | 61°F | 51°F / 92°F | 0.6 in | 73% | 6 mph |
| July | 85°F | 65°F | 55°F / 93°F | 0.3 in | 69% | 6 mph |
| August | 87°F | 66°F | 60°F / 100°F | 0.3 in | 70% | 5 mph |
| September | 86°F | 65°F | 55°F / 106°F | 0.3 in | 66% | 5 mph |
| October | 81°F | 60°F | 47°F / 103°F | 3.5 in | 62% | 5 mph |
| November | 76°F | 53°F | 37°F / 90°F | 0.9 in | 60% | 5 mph |
| December | 67°F | 50°F | 38°F / 83°F | 2 in | 62% | 4 mph |
Frost and snow-likely months in Orange
No month in Orange averages a night of 36°F (2°C) or below. The coldest month is January with an average low of 48°F (9°C) and a record low of 29°F (-2°C), so frost is rare and snow is very unlikely.
These records carry temperature and precipitation, not snowfall totals.
Best time to visit Orange
The most comfortable time to visit Orange is generally April to May and November, balancing mild daytime temperatures against the driest stretch of the year. The city has a moderate seasonal swing and rain concentrates around October, totalling about 15.8 in (402 mm) a year.
Travellers who prefer heat should aim for August, when highs average 87°F (31°C). October is the month to avoid if rain would spoil your plans — it averages 3.5 in (89 mm), roughly 12× the rainfall of the driest month (September).
Orange climate: your questions
Does it snow in Orange?
No: the coldest month in Orange is January with an average low of 48°F (9°C) and a record low of 29°F (-2°C), so snow is very unlikely. What is falling now: Orange weather today.
Which months are best for visiting Orange?
April to May and November are the most comfortable months in Orange, with highs near 74°F (23°C). August is the warmest month, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day; October is the wettest, with 3.5 in (89 mm); and January is the coolest, with lows near 48°F (9°C). What it is doing today: Orange weather today.
Source: OpenWeather historical and statistical weather data. Values are long-term averages, not a forecast — see the Orange forecast for what is happening now.
Nearest cities: Monthly climate
- Anaheim3.2 mi
- Santa Ana5.8 mi
- Garden Grove8.1 mi
- Fullerton8.2 mi
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