Seaside weather by month
Warmest month
August
76°F (24°C) average high
Coolest month
December
44°F (6°C) average low
Wettest month
December
2.9 in (74 mm) of rain
Driest month
July
0 in (0 mm) of rain
Average temperature and rainfall in Seaside by month
Averages of the daily highs and lows recorded in each month, with total rainfall, mean humidity and mean wind speed.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Record low / high | Rainfall | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F | 44°F | 30°F / 79°F | 2 in | 78% | 7 mph |
| February | 63°F | 44°F | 35°F / 81°F | 2.1 in | 74% | 7 mph |
| March | 64°F | 46°F | 35°F / 80°F | 2 in | 75% | 8 mph |
| April | 65°F | 48°F | 41°F / 83°F | 1.1 in | 73% | 8 mph |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 42°F / 86°F | 0.6 in | 74% | 8 mph |
| June | 70°F | 53°F | 46°F / 88°F | 0.3 in | 75% | 8 mph |
| July | 74°F | 56°F | 47°F / 88°F | 0 in | 75% | 8 mph |
| August | 76°F | 57°F | 51°F / 94°F | 0 in | 76% | 7 mph |
| September | 75°F | 56°F | 48°F / 95°F | 0.3 in | 74% | 7 mph |
| October | 75°F | 53°F | 46°F / 94°F | 0.9 in | 70% | 6 mph |
| November | 67°F | 47°F | 36°F / 82°F | 1.4 in | 71% | 6 mph |
| December | 61°F | 44°F | 23°F / 74°F | 2.9 in | 75% | 8 mph |
Frost and snow-likely months in Seaside
No month in Seaside averages a night of 36°F (2°C) or below. The coldest month is December with an average low of 44°F (6°C) and a record low of 23°F (-5°C), so frost is rare and snow is very unlikely.
These records carry temperature and precipitation, not snowfall totals.
Best time to visit Seaside
The most comfortable time to visit Seaside is generally July to September, balancing mild daytime temperatures against the driest stretch of the year. The city has a moderate seasonal swing and rain concentrates around December, totalling about 13.7 in (349 mm) a year.
Travellers who prefer heat should aim for August, when highs average 76°F (24°C). December is the month to avoid if rain would spoil your plans — it averages 2.9 in (74 mm), roughly 74× the rainfall of the driest month (July).
Seaside climate: your questions
Does it snow in Seaside?
No: the coldest month in Seaside is December with an average low of 44°F (6°C) and a record low of 23°F (-5°C), so snow is very unlikely. What is falling now: Seaside weather today.
Which months are best for visiting Seaside?
July to September are the most comfortable months in Seaside, with highs near 75°F (24°C). August is the warmest month, averaging 76°F (24°C) by day; December is the wettest, with 2.9 in (74 mm); and December is the coolest, with lows near 44°F (6°C). What it is doing today: Seaside weather today.
Source: OpenWeather historical and statistical weather data. Values are long-term averages, not a forecast — see the Seaside forecast for what is happening now.
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