Riverside–San Bernardino weather today brings a slight chance of rain showers early Monday morning, with highs near 68°F and mostly sunny conditions by midday.
Good morning, Inland Empire! Here’s the situation: isolated light showers are moving through coastal areas and should clear out of our region by around 5 AM PT. If you’re heading out before sunrise—say, to grab coffee in downtown Riverside or catch an early shift in San Bernardino—bring a compact travel umbrella just in case, but don’t let it slow you down. The National Weather Service says we’ve only got a 20% chance of precipitation, so most of us will stay dry.
Once that early moisture clears, we’re looking at a beautiful Monday. Expect mostly sunny skies, temperatures climbing to around 68°F, and southwest winds at 0 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Perfect weather to get outside—whether that’s a hike in the San Bernardino Mountains foothills, a walk around Fairmount Park in Riverside, or even some yard work. If you’ve been meaning to tackle spring cleanup or get that lawn fertilizer spring applied before the heat kicks in, today’s your day.
If you’re planning to catch the San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs game at PETCO Park today, or the CV Firebirds Round 1 playoff action at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs, you’re in luck—both venues are indoors, but the drive conditions will be excellent. The wind could be a factor if you’re tailgating, so secure any gear. Looking to grab Official team gear on Fanatics before the game? Conditions will be perfect for a pre-game outing.
The week ahead looks excellent. Tuesday warms up to 76°F under sunny skies—ideal for golfing at any of the valley courses or enjoying outdoor activities around Joshua Tree if you’re planning a weekend escape. Wednesday climbs even warmer into the low 80s for the Inland Empire, though a low-pressure system moving in from northern Baja could bring a slight chance of showers Wednesday night into Thursday. Nothing severe, but worth keeping an eye on if you’ve got outdoor plans mid-week.
For tonight, bundle up a bit—we’re dropping to around 50°F with mostly clear skies. If you’re grilling dinner tonight, a portable propane grill would be perfect for the calm evening conditions.
Speaking of dinner: this cool, breezy Monday is ideal for comfort food. Throw together a slow cooker chili or hearty beef stew—set it in the morning and come home to a warm meal. You’ll want a programmable slow cooker to handle the timing, and an enameled cast iron Dutch oven is perfect for stovetop options. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Stay dry this morning, enjoy the sunshine by afternoon, and get ready for a warming trend through Wednesday!
