Quick decision
When to visit Monterey?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–19°C in September
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
March (34%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
Monthly climate data
Monterey weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 15°C | 26% | 103.4 | 7.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 26% | 80.8 | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 9°C | 15°C | 34% | 91.8 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 10°C | 14°C | 14% | 29.8 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 11°C | 15°C | 10% | 17.6 | 11.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ June | 12°C | 17°C | 2% | 3.0 | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ July | 12°C | 17°C | 1% | 1.8 | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 18°C | 0% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 14°C | 19°C | 3% | 6.0 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 19°C | 9% | 20.9 | 9.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 17°C | 20% | 53.6 | 8.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 14°C | 31% | 113.9 | 7.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 15°C, 19% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 17°C, 1% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°C, 11% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 15°C, 28% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 3% rainy days and 19°C.
March is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 19°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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