Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Capitola, CA. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Capitola typically lands in the low-to-mid 60s, with a historical average high of 66° and low of 43° across 128 years of records. There's a 22% chance of rain today — not unlikely, but not the norm either. The date's range is striking: a 89° scorcher hit in 1989, while 1921 brought a near-freezing 31° low.
Capitola's all-time high of 110° on September 3, 2017 is a reminder that this coastal town isn't immune to California's inland heat surges. On the other end, a 19° low in December 1990 and a rare 0.9" of snow in 1931 show winters here have real teeth on occasion. The wettest single day on record dumped 6.91" on January 5, 1982.
Capitola is a remarkably mild year-round destination, with average highs swinging only 16° between the coolest weeks of January (60°) and the warmest stretch in late August and early September (76°). Summer and early fall are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather, while late December is both the coolest and wettest stretch of the year, averaging 1.59" of rain in the final week alone. If you're chasing sunshine and warmth, aim for July through October.