Our verdict
The best time to visit Santa Catalina Island is April-May
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 22℃ (72℉). The weather in the winter, especially around February, can reach a minimum of 9℃ (49℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Santa Catalina Island are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Santa Catalina Island in December. Head over there in June instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
Keep reading to find all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Santa Catalina Island. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll be ready to start booking your trip.
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Santa Catalina Island seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Santa Catalina Island as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Santa Catalina Island is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Santa Catalina Island
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Santa Catalina Island for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Santa Catalina Island climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Santa Catalina Island for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Santa Catalina Island in January
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in February
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in February, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in March
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in May
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in August
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in September, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
Santa Catalina Island in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in November
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Santa Catalina Island in December
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Santa Catalina Island in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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