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Monterey in April
what's the weather like?

Good window in April — September is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.60°N 121.89°W
14°CMax temperature
14%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Monterey weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)

Should you visit Monterey in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 14°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: Monterey in April: 14°C and 11.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Monterey in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Monterey. Temperatures rise (14°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Monterey

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun 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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Monterey averages 14°C, 14% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

April vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Monterey in April

Is April a good time to visit Monterey?
April is an acceptable time for Monterey (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Monterey in April?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 10°C at night. 11.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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