The weather in August in Monterey

It's pleasantly warm in August in Monterey with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Monterey. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Monterey, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2020, Monterey reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Monterey is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,3 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Monterey

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Monterey. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Monterey New York
Average temperature 22°C 30°C
Max. temperature 23°C 31°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,3 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Monterey with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 16°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Monterey is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Monterey, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Monterey

Temperature in August in Monterey over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Monterey, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Monterey

Total precipitation in August in Monterey over the years

Daily UV index in August in Monterey

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Monterey, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Monterey by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Monterey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.