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Monterey in August
what's the weather like?

Monterey in August: solid, though September remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.60°N 121.89°W
18°CMax temperature
0%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Monterey weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)

Should you visit Monterey in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 18°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in August (8.2/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.

Monterey in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In August, Monterey sees 18°C during the day with 11.1h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

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 August, Monterey averages 18°C, 0% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

August vs September (best month)

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

FAQ — Monterey in August

Is August a good time to visit Monterey?
August is an excellent time to visit Monterey (score 8.2/10). With 18°C, 11.1h of sunshine and 0% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Monterey in August?
With 18°C and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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