August · United States
Best time to visit Monterey in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterey in August
Average temperature 16°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Monterey scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterey's aquarium, Cannery Row and coastal trail anchor California's central coast.
August in Monterey — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Monterey at 9.4/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterey in August?
- In August, Monterey averages 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Monterey?
- August earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monterey in August?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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