May verdict

Monterey, California, United States in May

Weather score60Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monterey, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

7mm

Sun

11h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

60

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May is close to Monterey's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May7mm average rain

May is one of Monterey's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMay to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May11 hours average sun

May is one of Monterey's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May12°C average sea

May is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May60 weather score

May scores above Monterey's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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