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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
Monthly climate data
Monterey weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 48°F | 59°F | 26% | 4.1in | 7.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 48°F | 59°F | 26% | 3.2in | 9.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 34% | 3.6in | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 50°F | 57°F | 14% | 1.2in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 52°F | 59°F | 10% | 0.7in | 11.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ June | 54°F | 63°F | 2% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ July | 54°F | 63°F | 1% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 64°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 57°F | 66°F | 3% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 55°F | 66°F | 9% | 0.8in | 9.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 50°F | 63°F | 20% | 2.1in | 8.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 48°F | 57°F | 31% | 4.5in | 7.1h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
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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FAQ
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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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