Monterey, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Monterey now
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Monterey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Monterey.
This week in Monterey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Monterey
What is the weather usually like in Monterey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 69°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 43°F average low
- 17.1 inprecipitation per year · 435 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Monterey: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTEREY WFO, CA US (USC00045802), adjusted for the elevation of Monterey.
Monterey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Monterey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 18 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Monterey?
Monterey has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 69°F (20°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).
It gets about 17.1 inches (435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Monterey is June to September. At 26 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Monterey
What is the hottest month in Monterey?
September, with an average high of 69°F (20°C).
What is the coldest month in Monterey?
December, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Monterey?
About 17.1 inches (435 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Monterey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Monterey have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Monterey in November?
Highs average 63°F and lows 46°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Monterey?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Monterey weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Monterey.
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