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Santa Monica in October

Find out everything about the water temperature in Santa Monica in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:

64.9 °F

Average:

69.2 °F

Maximum:

74.8 °F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica in October

In the city of Santa Monica, the month of October is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 64.9°F on October 6, 2016, with an average temperature being 69.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 74.8°F on October 29, 2024.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In October, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 69.2°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Oct 1 68.1°F 71.1°F 68.8°F
Oct 2 68.5°F 70.7°F 69.7°F
Oct 3 68.7°F 70.5°F 69.7°F
Oct 4 68.6°F 70.3°F 69.5°F
Oct 5 68.5°F 70.2°F 68.8°F
Oct 6 68.2°F 68.8°F 68.4°F
Oct 7 67.9°F 68.8°F 68.3°F
Oct 8 68.1°F 69.1°F 68.1°F
Oct 9 68.2°F 68.9°F 68.0°F
Oct 10 68.2°F 68.9°F 67.8°F
Oct 11 68.5°F 69.0°F 67.7°F
Oct 12 68.5°F 69.9°F 68.4°F
Oct 13 68.7°F 70.2°F 68.4°F
Oct 14 68.9°F 69.8°F 68.4°F
Oct 15 69.1°F 70.0°F 68.4°F
Oct 16 69.0°F 68.8°F 67.9°F
Oct 17 69.1°F 68.5°F 68.1°F
Oct 18 69.2°F 69.9°F 68.4°F
Oct 19 69.1°F 69.9°F 68.4°F
Oct 20 69.2°F 69.8°F 68.3°F
Oct 21 69.4°F 70.1°F 67.7°F
Oct 22 69.5°F 72.2°F 67.6°F
Oct 23 69.9°F 72.7°F 68.0°F
Oct 24 69.8°F 72.9°F 68.0°F
Oct 25 69.9°F 74.1°F 68.2°F
Oct 26 70.0°F 74.2°F 68.2°F
Oct 27 70.3°F 74.7°F 68.5°F
Oct 28 70.7°F 74.5°F 68.8°F
Oct 29 71.0°F 74.8°F 69.2°F
Oct 30 71.4°F 74.2°F 69.7°F
Oct 31 71.3°F 73.7°F 70.5°F

Sea water temperature in Santa Monica by month

In Santa Monica, the months December through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 162 swimming days. The warmest water in Santa Monica was recorded on February 11, 2024, reaching a 83.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 14, 2016, dipping to 59.3°F. The average readings by season are 77.8°F in Winter, 74.8°F in Spring, 65.5°F in Summer, and 69.3°F in Autumn. The average temperature in October is slightly warmer than September's average of 66.5°F. And in November, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 72.3°F.