When to go · Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest, month by month
The best months for Ridgecrest: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.15 °C (59 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).18 °C (64 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.22 °C (72 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.26 °C (79 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.31 °C (88 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 40°C (104°F)).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 104°F (40°C)).36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 1 rain days97 °F (36 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 40°C (104°F)).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 104°F (40°C)).39 °C (102 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days102 °F (39 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 40°C (104°F)).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (extreme heat, often above 104°F (40°C)).38 °C (100 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 1 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: After Labor Day the crowds drop and parks stay open; Florida and the Gulf are at hurricane peak.34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 1 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.20 °C (68 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 3 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 4 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ridgecrest, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4
Apr: 2 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
April: Inside Ridgecrest's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Ridgecrest: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.