US Monterey, United States

Best Time to Visit
Monterey

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
66°FOptimal temperature
3%Rainy days

When to visit Monterey?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
57°F–66°F in September
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
March (34%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10

Monterey weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January48°F59°F26%4.1in7.4h7.2/10
⛅ February48°F59°F26%3.2in9.8h7.2/10
⛅ March48°F59°F34%3.6in9.3h7.1/10
⛅ April50°F57°F14%1.2in11.1h7.2/10
⛅ May52°F59°F10%0.7in11.6h7.4/10
⛅ June54°F63°F2%0.1in12.6h7.9/10
⛅ July54°F63°F1%0.1in11.8h7.9/10
🌤️ August57°F64°F0%0.0in11.1h8.2/10
🌤️ September57°F66°F3%0.2in11.1h8.3/10
🌤️ October55°F66°F9%0.8in9.6h8.1/10
⛅ November50°F63°F20%2.1in8.9h7.5/10
⛅ December48°F57°F31%4.5in7.1h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 15°F, 19% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 17°F, 1% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 18°F, 11% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 15°F, 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°F.
March is the wettest month with 34% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 19°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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