Updated October 2026
South Carlsbad State Beach: Weather by Month and When to Go
South Carlsbad State Beach is part of the California state park system. Average highs range from 64°F in February to 76°F in August and September.
Average highs stay between 60°F and 80°F in every month of the year. The figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020, measured at a weather station 3.1 miles from the park.
Warmest average high
76°F
August and September
Coldest average low
47°F
December
Most precipitation
2.6 in
February
Longest days
14.2 h
June
South Carlsbad State Beach weather by month
| Month | Average high | Average low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 10.0 h |
| February | 64°F | 49°F | 2.6 in | 10.8 h |
| March | 65°F | 51°F | 1.6 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 66°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 68°F | 57°F | 0.3 in | 13.7 h |
| June | 70°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 14.2 h |
| July | 74°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 14.0 h |
| August | 76°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 76°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 73°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 70°F | 52°F | 1.0 in | 10.3 h |
| December | 65°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 9.8 h |
Temperature and precipitation figures are NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020 from station USW00003177, the nearest station with a complete set of temperature normals, 3.1 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. August and September are the warmest months, each with an average high of 76°F. December is the coldest month, with an average low of 47°F and an average high of 65°F.
- Precipitation. February is the wettest month, averaging 2.6 inches of precipitation, and August is the driest, at 0.0 inches. An average year brings about 11.4 inches in total.
- Snowfall. The station has no snowfall normal, so snowfall is left out of the table. That is a gap in the station's record, not a sign that it never snows here.
- Daylight. Days run from about 9.8 hours of daylight in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Camping, trails, maps and fees
Whether South Carlsbad 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 South Carlsbad 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 South Carlsbad State Beach
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Frequently Asked Questions
August and September are the warmest months, each with an average high of 76°F. December is the coldest month, with an average low of 47°F and an average high of 65°F. These are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from a weather station 3.1 miles from the park.
Average highs stay between 60°F and 80°F in every month of the year.
February is the wettest month, averaging 2.6 inches of precipitation, and August is the driest, at 0.0 inches. An average year brings about 11.4 inches in total. The station has no snowfall normal, so no snowfall figure is available.
Days run from about 9.8 hours of daylight in December to 14.2 hours in June. The hours are calculated for the park's latitude.
Nearest National Park Service sites
- Cabrillo National Monument30 miles away
- Joshua Tree National Park102 miles away
- Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area108 miles away
Nearby state parks
- Carlsbad State Beach3 miles away
- San Elijo State Beach6 miles away
- Cardiff State Beach7 miles away
- Torrey Pines State Beach12 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.