When to go · Santa Monica
Santa Monica, month by month
The best months for Santa Monica: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, hotel peak), late Nov–early Jan (holiday rates).17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C (63 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.17 °C (63 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.17 °C (63 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 1 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 0 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, hotel peak), late Nov–early Jan (holiday rates).21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, hotel peak), late Nov–early Jan (holiday rates).21 °C (70 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 0 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 0 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, hotel peak), late Nov–early Jan (holiday rates).19 °C (66 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds, hotel peak), late Nov–early Jan (holiday rates).17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Santa Monica, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Santa Monica's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Santa Monica: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.