Monterey · WinterMonth summary
Monterey weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
26% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monterey in January?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in January (7.2/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Monterey in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Monterey sees 15°F during the day with 7.4h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
Browse by month
All months for Monterey
Annual table
Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 January, Monterey averages 59°F, 26% rainy days and 7.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
See methodology →
Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monterey in January
Is January a good time to visit Monterey?
January is an acceptable time for Monterey (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Monterey in January?
With 59°F max and 7.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
Accommodation
Find a place to stay in Monterey
Find places to stay in Monterey in January
Search on Hotels.com
Activities & tours
Activities and tours in Monterey
Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences.
Browse activities on GetYourGuide
Flights
Find a flight to Monterey
Compare flights from all airlines.
Search flights
←
Explore also
Similar destinations in January
Beirut
Paphos🌍 Top destinations
Other top destinations in January
Alicante
Casablanca
Valletta
Djerba
HarareWeather rankings
Compare destinations by weather
Best in EuropeGuides & comparisons