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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Monterey, CA vs Malibu, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Malibu. Monterey averages 267 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Malibu, California gets 19.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. Monterey, California gets 18.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Malibu averages 0 inches of snow per year. Monterey averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Malibu, California
Summer High: the July high is around 85.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 45.3
Rain: averages 19.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Monterey, California
Summer High: the July high is around 66.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.6
Rain: averages 18.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Malibu

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Malibu is 9.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9 / 10
October, June and May are the most pleasant months in Malibu, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Monterey

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Monterey is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.3 / 10
August, September and July are the most pleasant months in Monterey, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMonterey, CAMalibu, CA
January59° / 43°67° / 45°
February60° / 45°67° / 45°
March60° / 46°70° / 47°
April61° / 47°73° / 49°
May63° / 49°76° / 52°
June65° / 52°80° / 56°
July67° / 53°86° / 59°
August68° / 54°87° / 59°
September69° / 53°85° / 58°
October67° / 50°79° / 54°
November63° / 46°73° / 48°
December59° / 43°67° / 44°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Monterey / Malibu
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 00 / 110 / 60 / 0
February0 / 00 / 111 / 70 / 0
March0 / 00 / 09 / 60 / 0
April0 / 20 / 06 / 30 / 0
May0 / 30 / 04 / 10 / 0
June0 / 60 / 02 / 10 / 0
July0 / 100 / 01 / 00 / 0
August0 / 100 / 02 / 00 / 0
September0 / 90 / 02 / 10 / 0
October0 / 40 / 04 / 30 / 0
November0 / 10 / 17 / 30 / 0
December0 / 01 / 210 / 50 / 0
September is the hottest month for Monterey with an average high temperature of 68.7°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Monterey, there are 0 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Monterey are September, August and October.

August is the hottest month for Malibu with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Malibu, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Malibu are October, May and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Monterey with an average of 42.6°. This is warmer than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Malibu with an average of 44.4°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In Monterey, there are 0.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Malibu, there are 44.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Monterey, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Malibu, there are 4.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Monterey, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Malibu, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

January is the wettest month in Monterey with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 55% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.2 inches in Monterey means that it is about average compared to other places in California.


February is the wettest month in Malibu with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 63% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.8 inches in Malibu means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in Monterey with 10.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.3 rainy days. There are 67.9 rainy days annually in Monterey, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.

February is the rainiest month in Malibu with 6.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 35.8 rainy days annually in Malibu, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Monterey means that it is snowier than most places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Malibu, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
March is the snowiest month in Monterey with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Malibu.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Monterey    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Reviews for Malibu    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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