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When to go · Monterey, California

Monterey, California, month by month

The best months for Monterey, California: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (fog and crowds), Dec–Feb (rain).15 °C / 6 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (fog and crowds), Dec–Feb (rain).15 °C / 7 °C, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.16 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatInside Monterey, California's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales.16 °C / 9 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatInside Monterey, California's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales.17 °C / 10 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.18 °C / 11 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (fog and crowds), Dec–Feb (rain).19 °C / 12 °C, 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (fog and crowds), Dec–Feb (rain).19 °C / 13 °C, 1 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Monterey, California's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales.20 °C / 12 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGreatInside Monterey, California's best window: Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales.19 °C / 10 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Oct (warmest, clearest); Apr–May for whales). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.17 °C / 8 °C, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (fog and crowds), Dec–Feb (rain).15 °C / 6 °C, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday