Climate normals · 1970–2000
Santa Monica Climate
Santa Monica is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 93,220. Its average annual temperature is 17.4°C (63°F), with roughly 347 mm of rain per year.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
347
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Santa Monica Climate
Santa Monica has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F) and receives about 347 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
17.4°C
Avg Temp
347
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 77 mm |
| February | 14° / 58° | 76 mm |
| March | 15° / 58° | 60 mm |
| April | 16° / 61° | 22 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 3 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 1 mm |
| July | 21° / 69° | 0 mm |
| August | 21° / 71° | 2 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 5 mm |
| October | 20° / 67° | 7 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 45 mm |
| December | 14° / 58° | 49 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Santa Monica
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Monica are typically July, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 26°C high). The coldest is January (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Santa Monica are typically July, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Santa Monica, United States has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C and about 347 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Santa Monica average about 26°C (79°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.