When to go · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea, month by month
The best months for Carmel-by-the-Sea: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.16 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).16 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.17 °C / 8 °C, 8 rain days63 °F / 46 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.18 °C / 8 °C, 5 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Carmel-by-the-Sea's best window: Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups.19 °C / 9 °C, 3 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Carmel-by-the-Sea's best window: Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups.20 °C / 10 °C, 2 rain days68 °F / 50 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug fog and crowds; winter rain.21 °C / 11 °C, 1 rain days70 °F / 52 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug fog and crowds; winter rain.22 °C / 12 °C, 1 rain days72 °F / 54 °F, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Carmel-by-the-Sea's best window: Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups.23 °C / 12 °C, 2 rain days73 °F / 54 °F, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Carmel-by-the-Sea's best window: Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups.22 °C / 11 °C, 4 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.18 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain days64 °F / 46 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warm, clear); May–Jun for wildflowers and seal pups). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.16 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday