Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Monterey, California, United States in January
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Monterey, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January15°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January93mm average rain
January is one of Monterey's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.5 hours average sun
January is one of Monterey's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January13°C average sea
January is below Monterey's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January27 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
