When is the best time to go to Santa Monica
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Santa Monica, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Santa Monica
Santa Monica weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Santa Monica are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 78mm | 7.4hrs | 11.1hrs | 14°C |
The climate in Santa Monica during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Monica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Santa Monica and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 69mm | 8.3hrs | 11.8hrs | 14°C |
February in Santa Monica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Monica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Santa Monica and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 54mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Santa Monica is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Monica for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Santa Monica and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 30mm | 10.5hrs | 13.9hrs | 14°C |
Santa Monica's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Monica.
April is in the spring in Santa Monica and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 5mm | 9.9hrs | 14.8hrs | 15°C |
May is a very dry month in Santa Monica and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Monica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Santa Monica and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1mm | 10.5hrs | 11.1hrs | 16°C |
June in Santa Monica is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Monica, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Santa Monica and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 12.2hrs | 11.8hrs | 18°C |
July in Santa Monica is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Monica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Santa Monica and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 3mm | 11.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 19°C |
The weather in August in Santa Monica is characteristically warm, humid and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Monica, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Santa Monica and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 7mm | 10hrs | 13.9hrs | 19°C |
Santa Monica's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Santa Monica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Santa Monica and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 7mm | 8.9hrs | 14.8hrs | 18°C |
October is a very dry month in Santa Monica and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Santa Monica, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Santa Monica and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 49mm | 7.6hrs | 11.1hrs | 17°C |
The climate in Santa Monica during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Santa Monica.
November is in the fall / autumn in Santa Monica and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Santa Monica weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 49mm | 7.3hrs | 11.8hrs | 15°C |
December in Santa Monica is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Santa Monica for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Santa Monica and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Santa Monica with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Santa Monica weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28°C 82.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 78mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
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