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The best time to visit Santa Ana

Month-by-month climate averages for Santa Ana, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Santa Ana is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Santa Ana is warmest in August (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 47°F), with roughly 21 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Santa Ana forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Santa Ana weather by month

what to expect in Santa Ana through the year

Here is Santa Ana's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Santa Ana by season.

Jan
63°
47°
Mild
Feb
63°
47°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
63°
48°
Mild
Apr
71°
51°
Mild
May
72°
55°
Warm
Jun
77°
58°
Warm
Jul
85°
61°
Hot
Aug
86°
64°
Hot
Sep
83°
63°
Warm
Oct
82°
58°
Warm
Nov
74°
53°
Warm
Dec
69°
50°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Santa Ana?
The most comfortable time to visit Santa Ana is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Santa Ana?
August is the warmest month in Santa Ana, averaging highs near 86°F.
What is the coldest month in Santa Ana?
January is the coldest month in Santa Ana, with lows around 47°F.
When is the rainy season in Santa Ana?
The wettest month in Santa Ana is usually February, out of roughly 21 inches of precipitation across the year.

Santa Ana month by month