May · United States
Best time to visit Monterey in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monterey in May
Average temperature 13°C, 11 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).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Monterey scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 11 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.
May is one of the strongest months in Monterey (4th)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Monterey at 9.4/10 (4th 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 crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monterey in May?
- In May, Monterey averages 13°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Monterey?
- May 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 May?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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