Climate Insights for Capitola

The climate in Capitola is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 516mm of precipitation falls per year. Gennaio is the wettest month, receiving around 126mm of rainfall. Capitola is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Settembre, Agosto, Luglio. The coldest months are Dicembre, Febbraio, Gennaio, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Capitola sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 24°C. Settembre is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. Dicembre is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Capitola is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 516mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 126mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 126mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Capitola is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Capitola, which began on March 20, 2026. Capitola is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Settembre at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Dicembre near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Capitola is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto, Settembre and Ottobre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 5mm per month. By contrast, Dicembre can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Capitola based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.