Weather & Best Time to Visit in Santa Monica

Best time to visit Santa Monica

September to early November. Warm temperatures persist (avg highs around 76°F in September) while summer crowds thin and accommodation prices drop. 'June Gloom' coastal fog is largely gone by September. Spring (March–May) is a strong alternative with mild weather and fewer crowds than summer

Santa Monica weather by month

MonthHigh (°F)Low (°F)Notes
Jan6745mild & mostly dry
Feb6746mild & mostly dry
Mar6949mild & mostly dry
Apr7252warm & sunny
May7455warm & sunny
Jun7859warm & sunny
Jul8364warm & sunny
Aug8564warm & sunny
Sep8463warm & sunny
Oct7958warm & sunny
Nov7351warm & sunny
Dec6645mild & mostly dry