Best time to visit Santa Monica

Q: When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?

The best time to visit Santa Monica is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Santa Monica?

The hottest time of year in Santa Monica is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Santa Monica?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Monica with 78mm on average. There are normally 5 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Santa Monica?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Monica is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 82% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Santa Monica?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Monica in August when the water temperature reaches 19°C.

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When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?

The best time to visit Santa Monica is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Santa Monica?

The hottest time of year in Santa Monica is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Santa Monica?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Santa Monica with 78mm on average. There are normally 5 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Santa Monica?

The sunniest time of year in Santa Monica is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 82% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Santa Monica?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Santa Monica in August when the water temperature reaches 19°C.