When to go · Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, California, month by month
The best months for Carlsbad, California: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.19 °C / 8 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).19 °C / 9 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Carlsbad, California's best window: Mar–May and Sep–Oct.19 °C / 10 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 50 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Carlsbad, California's best window: Mar–May and Sep–Oct.20 °C / 12 °C, 4 rain days68 °F / 54 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Carlsbad, California's best window: Mar–May and Sep–Oct.21 °C / 14 °C, 2 rain days70 °F / 57 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (crowds, higher room rates), late May and early Sep holiday weekends.22 °C / 16 °C, 1 rain days72 °F / 61 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (crowds, higher room rates), late May and early Sep holiday weekends.24 °C / 17 °C, 1 rain days75 °F / 63 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (crowds, higher room rates), late May and early Sep holiday weekends.25 °C / 18 °C, 1 rain days77 °F / 64 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Carlsbad, California's best window: Mar–May and Sep–Oct.25 °C / 17 °C, 1 rain days77 °F / 63 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Carlsbad, California's best window: Mar–May and Sep–Oct.24 °C / 14 °C, 2 rain days75 °F / 57 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.22 °C / 10 °C, 4 rain days72 °F / 50 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.19 °C / 8 °C, 5 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday