Santa Monica — Water Temperature in August
Water Temperature Range
17°C
minimum
20°C
average
23°C
maximum
Water Temperature Chart for Month
The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.
Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUG 1 | -10°C | 23°C | 19°C | 18°C |
| AUG 2 | 24°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C |
| AUG 3 | 23°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C |
| AUG 4 | 24°C | 19°C | 20°C | 18°C |
| AUG 5 | 23°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C |
| AUG 6 | 23°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 7 | 23°C | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C |
| AUG 8 | 23°C | 20°C | 21°C | 19°C |
| AUG 9 | 23°C | 19°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 10 | 23°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 11 | 23°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 12 | 23°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 13 | 24°C | 20°C | 20°C | 20°C |
| AUG 14 | 23°C | 20°C | 20°C | 20°C |
| AUG 15 | 23°C | 19°C | 20°C | 19°C |
| AUG 16 | 22°C | 20°C | 21°C | 20°C |
| AUG 17 | 22°C | 20°C | 20°C | 21°C |
| AUG 18 | 22°C | 20°C | 20°C | 20°C |
| AUG 19 | 22°C | 20°C | 21°C | 21°C |
| AUG 20 | 22°C | 20°C | 20°C | 21°C |
| AUG 21 | 22°C | 21°C | 20°C | 20°C |
| AUG 22 | 22°C | 21°C | 21°C | 20°C |
| AUG 23 | 22°C | 20°C | 21°C | 19°C |
| AUG 24 | 22°C | 21°C | 21°C | 20°C |
| AUG 25 | 23°C | 21°C | 22°C | 19°C |
| AUG 26 | 23°C | 21°C | 21°C | 18°C |
| AUG 27 | 23°C | 21°C | 22°C | 19°C |
| AUG 28 | 23°C | 20°C | 21°C | 18°C |
| AUG 29 | 24°C | 20°C | 22°C | 19°C |
| AUG 30 | 24°C | 20°C | 20°C | 18°C |
| AUG 31 | 24°C | 20°C | 21°C | 19°C |
August: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
16°C
Average Day Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation Amount per Month
2 mm
Number of Rainy Days
1
Daylight per Day
13 hrs
Sunshine per Day
11 hrs
Average Wind Speed
13 km/h
Average Humidity
71%
At such water and air temperatures, swimming is pleasant and refreshing rather than hot. After you get in, it feels comfortable, and you’ll warm up quickly when you come out.