February · United States
Best time to visit Monterey in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterey in February
Average temperature 11°C, 69 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Monterey scores 6.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterey's aquarium, Cannery Row and coastal trail anchor California's central coast.
February in Monterey — workable with trade-offs
February averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterey in February?
- In February, Monterey averages 11°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Monterey?
- February earns a 6.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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