Riverside weather
At 11:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 8 AM (13.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Riverside sits 253 m (830 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Riverside, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 8 AM (13.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Riverside weather
Is it raining in Riverside right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 8 AM (13.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Riverside this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–29° and lows of 11–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Riverside lately?
In the past 7 days, Riverside had 1 rainy day and 1.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Riverside?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Riverside weather by month
When is the best time to visit Riverside?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Riverside is Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Riverside?
February is the wettest month, with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Riverside?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F).
Does Riverside have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 63 mm (2.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months