Climate

Carmel-by-the-Sea weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: June, July, August, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Wet days
January	62°F	43°F	3.5 in	10
February	62°F	45°F	3.0 in	10
March	63°F	46°F	2.8 in	10
April	63°F	47°F	1.0 in	7
May	65°F	50°F	0.50 in	4
June	68°F	52°F	0.10 in	2
July	69°F	54°F	0.00 in	1
August	70°F	55°F	0.00 in	2
September	71°F	54°F	0.10 in	2
October	70°F	51°F	0.90 in	4
November	65°F	46°F	1.4 in	7
December	62°F	43°F	2.8 in	10

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Monterey Peninsul Ap, Ca Us (4.9 mi away, 165 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

September, with an average high of 71°F and low of 54°F.

What is the coldest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

December, with an average low of 43°F and high of 62°F.

When does it rain most in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

January is the wettest month, averaging 3.5 in of precipitation; the year totals about 16.1 inches.

What is the best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, June, July, August.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Monterey Peninsul Ap weather station, 4.9 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.