The climate of Monterey

The current climate in Monterey features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Monterey, California.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Monterey in recent years was 39°C in September 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in February 2023.

Rainfall amount

On average, Monterey receives 602 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Monterey?

The best time to visit Monterey for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Monterey. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Monterey

The climate table of Monterey shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 17 17 17 18 19 20 20 22 23 22 19 16
Temp. min (°C) 8 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 15 12 9 8
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Precipitation (mm) 154 63 83 48 15 0,8 0,6 0,3 5,7 18 45 168
UV Index 4 3 6 7 8 8 6 8 7 6 3 4

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Temperature charts

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

Average Temperature per Month in Monterey

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Yearly Temperature in Monterey

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation 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.

Average Precipitation per Month in Monterey

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Monterey

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Monterey, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Monterey

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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.