Best time to visit Half Moon Bay, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Half Moon Bay runs from February through November — 10 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 41m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 37m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 45m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 58m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 1m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 33m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 14h 21m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 13h 27m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 14m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 0m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 57m
Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.
Daylight ≈ 9h 26m
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