Updated October 2026
Gray Whale Cove State Beach: Weather by Month and When to Go
Gray Whale Cove State Beach is part of the California state park system. Average highs range from 58°F in January to 72°F in September.
Average highs sit between 60°F and 80°F in February through November. They stay below 60°F in December and January. The figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020, measured at a weather station 3 miles from the park.
Warmest average high
72°F
September
Coldest average low
45°F
January
Most precipitation
6.6 in
December
Longest days
14.6 h
June
Gray Whale Cove State Beach weather by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F | 45°F | 6.1 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 60°F | 46°F | 6.5 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 61°F | 46°F | 4.5 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 64°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 67°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 69°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 69°F | 52°F | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 71°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 72°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 52°F | 1.5 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 64°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 59°F | 46°F | 6.6 in | 9.4 h |
Temperature and precipitation figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020 from station USC00046599, the nearest station with a complete set of temperature normals, 3 miles from the park. Conditions in the park can differ from the station's, most of all where the two sit at different elevations. Daylight is calculated for the park's latitude at the middle of each month.
What the averages show
- Temperature. September is the warmest month, with an average high of 72°F and an average low of 53°F. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 45°F and an average high of 58°F.
- Precipitation. December is the wettest month, averaging 6.6 inches of precipitation, and July is the driest, at 0.0 inches. An average year brings about 32.0 inches in total.
- Snowfall. The station's snowfall normal is 0.0 inches in every month.
- Daylight. Days run from about 9.4 hours of daylight in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Camping, trails, maps and fees
Whether Gray Whale Cove State Beach has camping or cabins, where its trails run, when it opens and what it charges are all published by the agency that runs the park. Its official page is the place to check before a trip.
Official Gray Whale Cove State Beach page
For the forecast rather than the averages, the National Weather Service issues a point forecast for the park's location.
National Weather Service forecast for Gray Whale Cove State Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
September is the warmest month, with an average high of 72°F and an average low of 53°F. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 45°F and an average high of 58°F. These are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from a weather station 3 miles from the park.
Average highs sit between 60°F and 80°F in February through November. They stay below 60°F in December and January.
December is the wettest month, averaging 6.6 inches of precipitation, and July is the driest, at 0.0 inches. An average year brings about 32.0 inches in total. The station's snowfall normal is 0.0 inches in every month.
Days run from about 9.4 hours of daylight in December to 14.6 hours in June. The hours are calculated for the park's latitude.
Nearest National Park Service sites
- Fort Point National Historic Site17 miles away
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park18 miles away
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area21 miles away
Nearby state parks
- Montara State Beach1 mile away
- Half Moon Bay State Beach7 miles away
- Thornton State Beach9 miles away
- San Gregorio State Beach18 miles away
Distances are measured in a straight line from the park, so the drive is longer.
Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020; USGS Protected Areas Database for location; the official California state park listing for the park's name.