The California Coast
One road, a thousand feet of cliff, redwoods inland that make everyone go quiet, and sea otters lying on their backs eating.
The best time to visit The California Coast is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 07:34 (UTC-7).
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In season
The year at a glance
May · high 19°C · rain 28mm · 14.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at San Francisco, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C58°F | 115mm4.5in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 15°C59°F | 82mm3.2in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| March | 15°C59°F | 103mm4.1in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 17°C63°F | 20mm0.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| May | 19°C66°F | 28mm1.1in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 21°C70°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 24°C74°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C75°F | 7mm0.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 23°C73°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 18°C64°F | 48mm1.9in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 14°C57°F | 175mm6.9in | 9.6h9.6h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit The California Coast?
The best time to visit The California Coast is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does The California Coast get?
Typical daytime highs in The California Coast are Mar–May 17°C (63°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (72°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (58°F).
Is The California Coast expensive?
On the ground, The California Coast is steep.
What sort of trip is The California Coast good for?
The California Coast is good for nature and scenery, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The California Coast?
The wettest month in The California Coast is December at 175mm (6.9in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 51mm (2.0in).
What plug do I need for The California Coast?
The California Coast uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
