US Monterey · Autumn

Monterey in October
what's the weather like?

October is a good time to visit. September is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.60°N 121.89°W
66°FMax temperature
9%Rainy days
9.6hSunshine / day

Monterey weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.3/10)

Should you visit Monterey in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%
🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 66°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: October is a good time to visit Monterey. September remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).

Monterey in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in Monterey is often underrated: 19°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Monterey

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun 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 ◀ 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 October, Monterey averages 66°F, 9% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

October vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Monterey in October

Is October a good time to visit Monterey?
October is an excellent time to visit Monterey (score 8.1/10). With 66°F, 9.6h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Monterey in October?
With 66°F and 9.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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