Climate almanac

Santa Monica

California, US · 34.02°, -118.49°

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What is the climate like in Santa Monica?

The best time to visit Santa Monica is typically April – November, with trip comfort peaking in July (9.1/10). Santa Monica is warmest in August, when daily highs average 82°F (28°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 49°F (10°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 15 in of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – November — comfort peaks in July (9.1/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 82°F (28°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 49°F (10°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (3.2 in)
  • Driest monthJuly (0.0 in)
  • Annual precipitation15 in