Best time to visit Fontana, California
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Best Time to Visit · Apr 23 – Jul 7
For Fontana, California, our top-ranked travel window runs Apr 23 – Jul 7 based on typical historical weather across multiple years—not a live forecast. During this period, typical conditions score fair for seasonal fit and very pleasant for absolute comfort. Expect roughly 20.1°C avg, 0.3mm avg, 1.6m/s avg on average across the window.
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Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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About this place
Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County, about halfway between downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino. It has a mix of suburban neighborhoods and industrial areas, with a historic stretch of Route 66 passing through. Metrolink trains connect Fontana to both LA and San Bernardino, making it a practical base for travelers exploring the broader region.
While not a major tourist hub, Fontana offers local flavor through its annual Fontana Days celebration and outdoor amenities like the partially completed Pacific Electric Trail. Scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day were filmed here, and the city holds a small place in American folklore with reports of an Al Capone residence near the old train tracks.
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Destination Profile
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Things to Do
- Fontana Days — An annual celebration marking the city's founding, held downtown with live music, local merchants, and a famous "fastest half marathon" that runs a downhill course from Lytle Creek to city hall.
- Race in Fontana Days runs — Choose from the signature half marathon, a 5K, or fun runs including a children's hundred-yard dash during the spring festival.
- Ride the Pacific Electric Trail — A paved multi-use path following an old railway line; well-lit and popular with cyclists, skaters, and pedestrians as it gradually connects more of the Inland Empire.
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Best Time to Visit
- Late April through early July — The most comfortable window, with average temperatures around 20.1°C, very little rain, and plenty of sunshine.
- September through October — Warm, pleasant fall weather with average temperatures near 20.9°C and minimal precipitation, ideal for outdoor activities.
- Fontana Days (spring) — Schedule a visit to coincide with this annual downtown festival for the half marathon, live music, and community celebrations.
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Planning Tips
- Getting there — Metrolink trains run frequently between downtown Los Angeles and San Bernardino, stopping right in Fontana. Driving is also easy via local freeways and Route 66.
- Getting around — A car is the most practical option for reaching scattered destinations; the Omnitrans bus system provides local public transit connections to malls and colleges.
- Walking and biking — The Pacific Electric Trail offers a safe, paved route for cycling and walking, but much of the city is spread out and less suited to exploring on foot beyond the downtown core.
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