Santa Monica weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Real rain for 7 hours (39.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Monica, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (39.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Santa Monica weather
Is it raining in Santa Monica right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (39.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Santa Monica this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 11–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Santa Monica lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Santa Monica?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Santa Monica weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Monica?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Monica is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in December to 26°C (79°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Monica?
January is the wettest month, with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Monica?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Santa Monica have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 96 mm (3.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months