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 10:20 (UTC-7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 66°F · rain 1.1in · 14.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at San Francisco, the arrival airport
| 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
Prices are in USD, the same money as at home.
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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 high-end.
What sort of trip is The California Coast good for?
The California Coast is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.