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Carmel-by-the-Sea weather in May

Average highs of 65°F, lows of 50°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 65°F and lows of 50°F. That is 2° warmer than April, and 0° below the yearly average high.

Average high
65°F
Average low
50°F
Precipitation
0.50 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
6:00 AM · 8:07 PM

May across the year

  1. 62°43°Jan
  2. 62°45°Feb
  3. 63°46°Mar
  4. 63°47°Apr
  5. 65°50°May
  6. 68°52°Jun
  7. 69°54°Jul
  8. 70°55°Aug
  9. 71°54°Sep
  10. 70°51°Oct
  11. 65°46°Nov
  12. 62°43°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April63°F47°F1.0 in
May65°F50°F0.50 in
June68°F52°F0.10 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Carmel-by-the-Sea in May?

Average highs are 65°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Carmel-by-the-Sea in May?

May averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Carmel-by-the-Sea in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:00 AM and sets about 8:07 PM, for roughly 14.1 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Monterey Peninsul Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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