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Half Moon Bay (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Half Moon Bay experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be mild. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Half Moon Bay, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in September to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, December.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Half Moon Bay receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 625 mm annually. The climate in Half Moon Bay shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 144 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3 mm of rainfall over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Half Moon Bay Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Half Moon Bay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 14°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Half Moon Bay (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | 10°C
W 3 m/s
2.2 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
17°C | 11°C
SW 3 m/s
0.9 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
16°C | 7°C
S 7 m/s
11 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Half Moon Bay in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Half Moon Bay have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Half Moon Bay?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Half Moon Bay?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Half Moon Bay?
    December tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Half Moon Bay?
    July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Half Moon Bay?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.