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Monterey
Which Season to Choose?

Monterey, pearl of the California coast — world-class aquarium, Big Sur landscapes within reach and migrating whales from November to March.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.6°N 121.89°W
SeptemberBest month
19°COptimal temperature
3%Rainy days

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

Monterey weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January9°C15°C26%103.47.4h7.2/10
⛅ February9°C15°C26%80.89.8h7.2/10
⛅ March9°C15°C34%91.89.3h7.1/10
⛅ April10°C14°C14%29.811.1h7.2/10
⛅ May11°C15°C10%17.611.6h7.4/10
⛅ June12°C17°C2%3.012.6h7.9/10
⛅ July12°C17°C1%1.811.8h7.9/10
🌤️ August14°C18°C0%1.111.1h8.2/10
🌤️ September14°C19°C3%6.011.1h8.3/10
🌤️ October13°C19°C9%20.99.6h8.1/10
⛅ November10°C17°C20%53.68.9h7.5/10
⛅ December9°C14°C31%113.97.1h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

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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