Monterey weather and climate
Monterey weather and climate
Day
15 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
13 °C
Precipitation
135 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
Day
15 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
13 °C
Precipitation
135 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
78 %
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Weather overview
Monterey (United States of America) in general has a hot climate. The day temperatures range from 15 °C (59 °F) in January to 20 °C (69 °F) in September. The driest month is July with just 0 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 9 days of rain. Temperatures during the night go from 6 °C (42 °F) in December to 12 °C (54 °F) in August. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 12 °C (53 °F) in May to 15 °C (58 °F) in September.
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 15 °C (59 °F) in Monterey. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise in January. The wind speed reaches its minimum in this month.
February weather
The maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, its value is 9 days in Monterey, while the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 125 mm (4.92 in). The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 16 °C (60 °F), and the night temperature rise's start could be observed as well, the value of this measure is 7 °C (44 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed.
March weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 17 °C (62 °F) in Monterey, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 7 °C (45 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 107 mm (4.22 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 9 hours.
April weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 17 °C (63 °F) in Monterey, while the sea temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, while the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 6 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 10 hours. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 8 °C (47 °F).
May weather
The sea temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 12 °C (53 °F) in Monterey, while the night temperature continues to rise, its value is 10 °C (49 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 3 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, its value is 15 mm (0.57 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 11 hours. The wind speed is on its maximum, its value is 5.
June weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F) in Monterey, and the sea temperature starts to rise too, with its value being 13 °C (55 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, the value of this measure is 1 day, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value of 4 mm (0.16 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, the value of this measure is 11 hours. The humidity is on its minimum, with its value being 69 %.
July weather
The sea temperature continues to rise, with its value being 14 °C (56 °F) in Monterey, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value being 12 °C (53 °F). The number of rainy days is on its minimum, its value is 0 days, and the rainfall amount reaches its minimum too, with its value being 1 mm (0.03 in). There is pending dry season.
August weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 19 °C (67 °F) in Monterey, while the rise of the sea temperature can be observed, with its value of 14 °C (58 °F). The tourist season is about to start, while the dry season continues in August. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 10 hours. The maximum of the night temperature can be noticed, with its value being 12 °C (54 °F).
September weather
There is pending tourist season in Monterey. The day temperature reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 20 °C (69 °F), and the sea temperature reaches its maximum too, the value of this measure is 15 °C (58 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too, the value of this measure is 8 mm (0.31 in). The night temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 12 °C (53 °F).
October weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 20 °C (67 °F) in Monterey, while the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 10 °C (50 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 3 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 34 mm (1.34 in). The ongoing dry season is noticeable. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 8 hours.
November weather
The sea temperature descent's start could be observed, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F) in Monterey, while the day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 18 °C (64 °F). The number of rainy days continues to rise, the value of this measure is 7 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise too, with its value being 90 mm (3.53 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 6 hours. The night temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F).
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent in Monterey, and the sea temperature continues to descent as well. The night temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is 6 °C (42 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 136 mm (5.36 in). The maximum of the humidity can be noticed, with its value being 79 %. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum in this month.
FAQs
How many hours of sun to expect in April in Monterey?
There is an average length of sunshine of 10 hours per day in Monterey in April.
Is May part of the dry season in Monterey?
Yes, there is a dry season in May in Monterey with just 3 days during the month being rainy.
What is the average number of rainy days in Monterey in June?
In June in Monterey, we can expect 1 day to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 0.2 days of the week, or in general - 3 % days.
Are there good conditions to visit in Monterey in July?
Monterey can be visited in July - the weather will be moderate. The temperature of 12 °C (53 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in Monterey in August?
The sea will reach 14 °C (58 °F) in Monterey in August. This is a sea temperature for resilient people only, most people won't enjoy swimming in such cold water or will have to use a wetsuit for water activities.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Monterey in September?
The average daily temperature in September in Monterey is 20 °C (69 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
Is October part of the wet season in Monterey?
No, there is no wet season in October in Monterey - you can expect 3 days of rain during the month.