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Sun & Beach Potential

74/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Santa Catalina are from January, February, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Santa Catalina

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
74Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°27
February
74Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°20
March
73Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°19
April
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°71
May
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°255
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°235
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°200
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°222
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°246
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°421
November
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°317
December
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
26°112

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Santa Catalina

When is the best time to visit Santa Catalina for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Santa Catalina for sun & beach is typically in January, February, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Santa Catalina?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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