Escondido averages 46 days a year above 90°F, with February the wettest month at 3.57 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 115°F on Sep 6, 2020; the coldest, 25°F on Jan 15, 2007. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 3.24 in on Jan 29, 1980.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Escondido
Year-round temperature
In Escondido, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 82°F and 89°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 68°F and 69°F and overnight lows reaching 44°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Escondido averages 1.2 in per month over the long run. February is the wettest at 3.6 in, while August is the driest at 0.1 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Escondido averages 46.0 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 81 such days (2024); the coolest just 2 (2008).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Escondido has received 5.4 in of precipitation this year — 47% below the long-term normal for this point in the year (10.3 in).