Monterey · SummerMonth summary
Monterey weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monterey in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Monterey in July: 17°C and 11.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Monterey in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
In July, Monterey sees 17°C during the day with 11.8h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 July, Monterey averages 17°C, 1% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
July vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monterey in July
Is July a good time to visit Monterey?
July is an excellent time to visit Monterey (score 7.9/10). With 17°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Monterey in July?
With 17°C max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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