Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail - Climate

In the coastal California and San Francisco Bay Area portions of the route, winters are mostly frost-free and summers mild. Outdoor recreation is a year-round possibility. The major part of these areas’ rainfall comes in the winter and early spring. The portion of the route between Gaviota on the Santa Barbara Channel and Monterey has hot dry summers and cool winters. Year-round outdoor recreation is possible, but precautions must be taken to protect from sun exposure in the summer.