Monterey · SpringMonth summary
Monterey weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Monterey in May?
✅ 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: May is a good time to visit Monterey. September remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Monterey in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Monterey. Temperatures rise (15°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Monterey averages 59°F, 10% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Monterey in May
Is May a good time to visit Monterey?
May is an acceptable time for Monterey (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Monterey in May?
With 59°F max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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