Climate Insights for Acalanes Ridge

The climate in Acalanes Ridge is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 480mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 108mm of rainfall. Acalanes Ridge is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Acalanes Ridge vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Acalanes Ridge is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 480mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 108mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 108mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Acalanes Ridge is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Acalanes Ridge, which began on June 21, 2026. Acalanes Ridge is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Acalanes Ridge is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acalanes Ridge based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.