California, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to California, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to California, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to California, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in California, the best time to go is May. See below for details.

Important essentials for California, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in California, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for California, California, United States of America by month

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January

If you visit California during January, you might find that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to snow ().

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February

February in California is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

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March

March for California is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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April

April in California is warm and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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May

If you go to California in May, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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June

If you go to California in June, you will notice that it can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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July

If you visit California during July, you might see that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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August

If you are traveling to California in August, you will notice that it is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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September

September in this region is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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October

October in this region is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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November

November in California is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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December

December in California is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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Activities for California, California, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for California.

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