Climate almanac

Seaside

California, United States · 36.61°, -121.85°

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What is the climate like in Seaside?

The best time to visit Seaside is typically May – October, with trip comfort peaking in August (8.9/10). Seaside is warmest in August, when daily highs average 71°F (21°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 44°F (7°C). The wettest month is typically January and the driest is July; the year sees roughly 22 in (557 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitMay – October — comfort peaks in August (8.9/10)
  • Warmest monthAugust — average high 71°F (21°C)
  • Coolest monthFebruary — average low 44°F (7°C)
  • Wettest monthJanuary (4.9 in (124 mm))
  • Driest monthJuly (0.1 in (2 mm))
  • Annual precipitation22 in (557 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromMonterey, 2 km away (1941-2026)