Best Time to Visit Monterey: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Monterey: September, August, July, October.
- Best months for Monterey: September, August, July, October.
- Peak season is September, August, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, June, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: February, December, January.
- The least pleasant month is February (score 6.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 11°C | 115 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| February | 12°C | 11°C | 116 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 12°C | 11°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| April | 12°C | 11°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 13°C | 12°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 14°C | 13°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 15°C | 14°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 16°C | 14°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 15°C | 14°C | 21 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 14°C | 12°C | 52 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 13°C | 11°C | 103 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
The best months are September, August, July, October.
When is the rainy season in Monterey?
The wettest months are February, December, January.