What’s the climate like in Santa Monica?
The current climate of Santa Monica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Santa Monica in recent years was 39°C in October 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in November 2019.
On average, Santa Monica receives 354 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Santa Monica?
The best time to visit Santa Monica for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Santa Monica.
Climate Table of Santa Monica
The climate table of Santa Monica shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 67 | 59 | 63 | 9,2 | 6,9 | 0,2 | 3,9 | 8,2 | 24 | 8,2 | 28 | 76 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in August and September
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in February and December
- Precipitation: 354 mm per year, averaging 30 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,2 mm in June, 3,9 mm in July and 6,9 mm in May
- Wettest months: 76 mm in December, 67 mm in January and 63 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Santa Monica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Santa Monica, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Santa Monica
This graph shows how much precipitation Santa Monica, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Santa Monica
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Santa Monica, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Santa Monica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Santa Monica, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Santa Monica
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Santa Monica, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Santa Monica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santa Monica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
