Best time to go to Santa Monica Average weather of Santa Monica, California
When is the best time to go to Santa Monica?
When is the best time to go to Santa Monica? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The weather is good all year round in Santa Monica
- On average, the warmest months are July, August, September and October
- Santa Monica has dry periods in June, August and September
- The coldest months are January, February and December
- The rainiest months are January and February
- The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September and October
Annual weather in Santa Monica
Weather details in Santa Monica month by month
Weather and climate in Santa Monica
- From january to april the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and it rains about 3% of the time in april.
- Between may and october the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains in october about 0.6in.
- From november to december the climate is good. The temperature rises to 68°F and you can expect to have 2.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santa Monica
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santa Monica: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Santa Monica
Find out when Santa Monica has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Santa Monica
- Very low season in Santa Monica
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. - Low season in Santa Monica
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April and October. - High season in Santa Monica
The number of visitors to Santa Monica is high in: May, June and September. - Peak season in Santa Monica
The largest number of tourists visiting Santa Monica is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Santa Monica month by month
Best time for low prices in Santa Monica
Average prices of hotels in Santa Monica month by month
Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Santa Monica. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Santa Monica
On average, it costs $ 86 per day to hire a car in Santa Monica. This price varies by $ 20 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 76 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 96.