January · United States
Best time to visit Monterey in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterey in January
Average temperature 12°C, 100 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Monterey scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 100 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monterey's aquarium, Cannery Row and coastal trail anchor California's central coast.
January in Monterey: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 100 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 11th 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterey in January?
- In January, Monterey averages 12°C, 100 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Monterey?
- January earns a 5.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 100 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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