Monterey, CA Weather
Monterey hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 69°F (20°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 65°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Monterey weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Monterey looks sunny, with a high of 72° and an overnight low of 57°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Monterey 14-day forecast
About the weather in Monterey
Weather in Monterey is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. September afternoons typically reach 67°F (20°C), while February highs hover near 58°F (15°C). Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches (554 mm) over about 59 rainy days.
Monterey weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 67°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 58°F (15°C)
- Record high: 90°F (32°C) · Record low: 36°F (2°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (10 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 67°F (20°C) and overnight lows stay near 56°F (14°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 58°F (15°C) and lows around 47°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 90°F (32°C) and dropped as low as 36°F (2°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.7 inches (120 mm) of rain over 10 days, while August is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Monterey is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 49°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Monterey is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Monterey is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Monterey is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 47°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Monterey by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 48° | 10 | 4.7 in | 7.4 h/day | 79% |
| February | 58° | 47° | 8 | 3.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 75% |
| March | 58° | 48° | 12 | 4.0 in | 9.6 h/day | 79% |
| April | 58° | 49° | 5 | 1.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 81% |
| May | 59° | 51° | 4 | 0.8 in | 11.9 h/day | 83% |
| June | 62° | 53° | 1 | 0.1 in | 12.5 h/day | 84% |
| July | 63° | 55° | 0 | 0.1 in | 12.0 h/day | 87% |
| August | 65° | 56° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 87% |
| September | 67° | 56° | 1 | 0.2 in | 11.0 h/day | 83% |
| October | 67° | 54° | 3 | 0.8 in | 9.9 h/day | 77% |
| November | 62° | 50° | 6 | 2.3 in | 8.9 h/day | 75% |
| December | 58° | 48° | 9 | 4.2 in | 7.4 h/day | 77% |