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When to go · Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea in January

Mixed month. Outside 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.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
16°C / 7°C
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

MixedUnited States month rating

Outside 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.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • Carmel-by-the-SeaHighs around 16 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Low
Prices · United States overall
Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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