Climate Insights for Coalinga

The climate in Coalinga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 303mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm of rainfall. Coalinga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperatures in Coalinga vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Coalinga is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 303mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 82mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 81mm 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.

Coalinga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Coalinga, which began on March 20, 2026. Coalinga 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 July at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Coalinga is during April, May, June, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while December is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coalinga 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.