Santa Monica Water Temperature

Santa Monica in California USA, enjoys over 340 days of bright sunlight and visitors can expect clear skies and mild temperatures during most of the year. 3 miles long, Santa Monica Beach is an iconic destination and attracts visitors from around the world. It covers about 245 acres of sand alongside the Santa Monica Bay.
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People can enjoy the sandy beaches with undulating waves, winding walking and bike paths with the stirring panorama of the Santa Monica Mountains. Santa Monica Pier is open all through the year offering plenty of sports, fun and excitement.

Santa Monica is a city close to pacific ocean. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 68.2°F / 20.1°C. The coolest month is February with an avg. water temperature of 58.1°F / 14.5°C. January is the sunniest at 0in / 0mm and January the wettest month with 0in / 0mm. The average air temperature is around 75.9°F / 24.4°C, August is the hottest month in a year. December is the coolest with 49.8°F / 9.9°C average air temperature. temperate climate with cold and dry summer would be the climate here. July, August, September, June would be the best time to visit.

Santa Monica Summary

Description	Value
Current water temperature	/
Warmest Month Water Temperature:	August with 68.2°F / 20.1°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature:	February with 58.1°F / 14.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature:	August with 75.9°F / 24.4°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature:	December with 49.8°F / 9.9°C
Wettest Month:	January with 0in / 0mm
Driest Month:	January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity	March with 58.2%
Lowest Humidity	November with 45.9%
Best Time to Visit:	July, August, September, June
Climate Classification	temperate climate with cold and dry summer

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Santa Monica water temperature by month

°F

pacific ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°F)	ø. Water Temperature (°F)	Min. Water Temperature (°F)
January	59	58.6	58.3
February	58.6	58.3	57.9
March	58.6	58.3	57.9
April	59.9	58.8	58.3
May	62.4	61.3	59.7
June	65.7	64	62.4
July	68.2	66.9	65.5
August	68.5	68	67.6
September	68.7	67.6	66.9
October	67.1	65.8	64.8
November	64.9	63.1	61.2
December	61.2	60.1	58.6

°C

pacific ocean water temperature by month

	Max. Water Temperature (°C)	ø. Water Temperature (°C)	Min. Water Temperature (°C)
January	15	14.8	14.6
February	14.8	14.6	14.4
March	14.8	14.6	14.4
April	15.5	14.9	14.6
May	16.9	16.3	15.4
June	18.7	17.8	16.9
July	20.1	19.4	18.6
August	20.3	20	19.8
September	20.4	19.8	19.4
October	19.5	18.8	18.2
November	18.3	17.3	16.2
December	16.2	15.6	14.8

The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 68.2°F / 20.1°C. The lowest in February with an average water temperature of 58.1°F / 14.5°C.

Water temperatures in Santa Monica peak around 5th September to the range of 63 to 70°F and is at the coldest around 5th February at 54 to 61°F. Real surface water temperatures near the shore at Santa Monica can fluctuate by several degrees as compared to the open sea water averages. This can especially be felt after a heavy downpour or long phase of strong offshore winds.

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Santa Monica weather today & 14-day weather forecast

7-day weather forecast
+9-day forecast

7-day weather forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Jan. 01	Scattered clouds	61 °F 47°F	16 °C 8°C	1mph (2km/h) southwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	74%
Jan. 02	Scattered clouds	68 °F 49°F	20 °C 9°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	58%
Jan. 03	Broken clouds	61 °F 49°F	16 °C 10°C	1mph (1km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	70%
Jan. 04	Light shower rain	57 °F 48°F	14 °C 9°C	1mph (2km/h) east-southeast	0in (2mm) 55 %	87%
Jan. 05	Scattered clouds	61 °F 48°F	16 °C 9°C	1mph (2km/h) east	0in (0mm) 0 %	68%
Jan. 06	Few clouds	65 °F 50°F	18 °C 10°C	1mph (2km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	62%
Jan. 07	Clear Sky	66 °F 54°F	19 °C 12°C	1mph (2km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	51%

+9-day forecast

Date	Weather	Max. F Min. F	Max. C Min. C	Windspeed Windir.	Precip. Rainrisk	Rel. Humidity
Jan. 08	Scattered clouds	67 °F 53°F	20 °C 12°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	43%
Jan. 09	Clear Sky	69 °F 53°F	21 °C 12°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	44%
Jan. 10	Clear Sky	68 °F 54°F	20 °C 12°C	1mph (2km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	46%
Jan. 11	Few clouds	74 °F 55°F	24 °C 13°C	1mph (2km/h) east	0in (0mm) 0 %	43%
Jan. 12	Few clouds	74 °F 57°F	23 °C 14°C	1mph (2km/h) southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	23%
Jan. 13	Few clouds	77 °F 56°F	25 °C 13°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	32%
Jan. 14	Few clouds	71 °F 58°F	22 °C 14°C	2mph (3km/h) west-northwest	0in (0mm) 0 %	13%
Jan. 15	Broken clouds	70 °F 57°F	21 °C 14°C	1mph (2km/h) south-southeast	0in (0mm) 0 %	20%
Jan. 16	Clear Sky	66 °F 54°F	19 °C 12°C	1mph (2km/h) south	0in (0mm) 0 %	56%

Santa Monica weather by month / climate table

°F

	Max. Temperature °F	ø. Temperature °F	Min. Temperature (°F)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	65.7	50.9	39	53.1%
February	66.6	51.3	39.6	56.7%
March	72.1	54.9	41.2	58.2%
April	75	58.5	45.5	54%
May	79.9	63.7	50.2	55.3%
June	87.1	69.4	55.6	55.2%
July	90.5	75.2	62.2	53%
August	90.7	75.9	63.1	50%
September	89.4	73.2	59.5	48.9%
October	84	65.7	50.7	46.5%
November	74.7	57.2	42.8	45.9%
December	64.4	49.8	37.6	55.5%

°C

	Max. Temperature °C	ø. Temperature °C	Min. Temperature (°C)	Rel. Humidity (%)
January	18.7	10.5	3.9	53.1%
February	19.2	10.7	4.2	56.7%
March	22.3	12.7	5.1	58.2%
April	23.9	14.7	7.5	54%
May	26.6	17.6	10.1	55.3%
June	30.6	20.8	13.1	55.2%
July	32.5	24	16.8	53%
August	32.6	24.4	17.3	50%
September	31.9	22.9	15.3	48.9%
October	28.9	18.7	10.4	46.5%
November	23.7	14	6	45.9%
December	18	9.9	3.1	55.5%

The hottest avg. temperature is around 75.9°F / 24.4°C, August is the month with the highest temperature. December is the coolest with 49.8°F / 9.9°C average temperature. January is the month with the lowest precipitation of 0in / 0mm and January with the maximum precipitation in a year with 0in / 0mm.

Activities & POI in Santa Monica

Type of Activity	List
Beach	Palisades Beach, Will Rogers State Beach, Santa Monica State Beach
Attraction	Felicia Mahood Center, Bruin Bear, Founders' Rock, fresh prince of bel air, Perry's Beach Cafu00c3u00a9 and Rentals, Original Muscle Beach, Thomas Mann House, Maison Johnny Halliday, Case Study House #9, Breakdance Showdown, Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Carousel Park, The Playboy Mansion
Golf Course	Riviera Country Club, Brentwood Country Club, Los Angeles Country Club, Bel-Air Country Club

You need to decide your activities based on the sunshine, air temperature and wind-chill. Visitors must also consider all these factors before picking their wet suit to stay warm while surfing on Santa Monica waters.

Santa Monica Pier Deck offers parking and is accessible via the ramp. From free summer concerts to key recording acts to all the thrilling water sporting activities visitors can have a wonderful time at this creative region by the sea. It is possible to take electric bicycle guided tour on the beach along the Venice Canals, book exciting Segway tours or experience the Amazing Santa Monica Race, a competitive sightseeing tour.

With gorgeous beaches, elegant parks, vibrant people and water sports including surfing and water skiing, you will have a time to remember!

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