Climate guide for Monterey, United States

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About Monterey

Monterey is a premier global destination in United States, renowned for its unique natural beauty, rich culture, and world-class travel experiences. California Pacific coast bay famous for Cannery Row, world-class aquarium, and whale watching.

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Best time to visit Monterey
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When is the best time to visit Monterey, United States?
The best months to visit Monterey are January, February, March, April, May, June. January is the single peak month with a climate score of 7.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Monterey year-round?
Monterey has a nature and wildlife climate profile. Average monthly temperatures range from 7°C in January to 34°C in July, with climate scores between 7.5 and 7.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Monterey?
The lowest-scoring months in Monterey are January (7.5/10), February (7.5/10), March (7.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Monterey?
January is the wettest month in Monterey, averaging about 75 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 35 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Monterey?
January sees the most sun in Monterey, with about 20 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Monterey good for nature and wildlife travel?
Monterey is profiled as a nature and wildlife destination in United States, United States. Its highest-scoring window (January, February, March, April, May, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Monterey calculated?
Each month is rated 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Monterey: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for a nature and wildlife trip.

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