Weather in Visalia, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 1:03 PM
- Moonset
- 3:29 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Visalia at a glance
- Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Visalia's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while December delivers its coldest (~47°F). Rainfall peaks in January (2.0 inches) and bottoms out in August (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 2.0″ | 5 |
| February | 51° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| March | 56° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| April | 61° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| May | 68° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| June | 75° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| July | 80° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| August | 79° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| September | 74° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 65° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| November | 54° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| December | 47° | 1.8″ | 4 |
Regional context
Visalia falls within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
Valley oaks begin dropping their acorns in late September as temperatures cool.
Western bluebirds return to the area in March, their blue wings flashing through orchards as nesting season begins.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Visalia?
- Visalia's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Visalia?
- January brings the wettest conditions with about 2.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 10 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Visalia?
- July typically delivers the warmest weather, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Visalia?
- December typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 47°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Visalia?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Visalia get?
- Visalia averages about 26 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Visalia?
- Visalia's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Visalia, California experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January temperatures hover near 47°F while July averages 80°F — a 33°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Visalia receives about 10 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 26 rainy days.
Latitude (36.3°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation establish the rhythm of the year — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.