Monterey, CA has a mild and temperate Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and warm dry summers due to the influence of the Pacific Ocean. The city typically experiences foggy conditions during the summer months while inland areas tend to be quite warm. During winter, temperatures can vary significantly depending on the coastal location, but generally remain mild in comparison to other parts of California. August is usually the warmest month with an average temperature of around 68°F (20°C). Rainfall is spread throughout the year, although it is more pronounced during winter and spring months.
Monterey, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Monterey averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 267 sunny days per year in Monterey. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Monterey gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 67 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year