Monterey in May
7.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 12°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
12°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
4Rainy days (16 mm)
13:57 hDaylight
06:05Sunrise · 20:02 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 12°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Monterey in May?
Daytime highs average 12°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
The best months are September, August, July, October.