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Manhattan Beach (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Manhattan Beach has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. The area is known for its low rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Manhattan Beach remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Manhattan Beach experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 227 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 59 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Manhattan Beach Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Manhattan Beach. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in January to 18°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Forecast for Manhattan Beach (CA)

Saturday
8 Mar
Clear sky
Clear sky
16°C
0 mm
Sunday
9 Mar
Clear sky
Clear sky
16°C
0 mm
Monday
10 Mar
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
12°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Manhattan Beach in the United States of America

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Manhattan Beach?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Manhattan Beach?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Manhattan Beach?
    December tops the wettest month list with 59 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Manhattan Beach?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Manhattan Beach?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.

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