Carmel Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Carmel - Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California - CA, USA)

The climate of Carmel-by-the-Sea is everything that you would expect of a town in Monterey County, being hot in the summer and experiencing mild winter weather. Carmel is typically California and enjoys long periods of strong sunshine, which result in summer temperatures soaring well above 30°C / 86°F, between the months of May through September.

Rainy weather rarely makes an appearance in the Californian summers of Carmel, while the likelihood of a rain shower increases during the winter months, when average precipitation levels of some 5 cm / 2 inches or thereabouts can be expected. However, there is still much sunshine to go around in the winter months, and temperatures remain as mild as 12°C / 54°F by day, and fairly frost-free by night.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Spring is always a very appealing time to pay a visit to Carmel, with the climate of April and May being pleasantly warm and sunny, hanging around 20°C / 68°F. By the time that May has arrived, the weather begins to heat up and sunscreen soon becomes essential, although evens feel much cooler.

After the appealing summer climate, the fall sees equally appealing autumnal weather, and plenty of brightly colored jackets of leaves quickly begin to adorn the trees. Therefore, for many, the fall is the perfect time to pay a visit to Carmel, when you can explore the town and the surrounding coastline, and enjoy the definite lack of crowds.

Carmel Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	12°C / 54°F	4°C / 39°F
February	17°C / 63°F	5°C / 41°F
March	19°C / 66°F	7°C / 45°F
April	24°C / 75°F	10°C / 50°F
May	30°C / 86°F	12°C / 54°F
June	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 61°F
July	36°C / 97°F	18°C / 64°F
August	35°C / 95°F	18°C / 64°F
September	32°C / 90°F	14°C / 57°F
October	27°C / 81°F	11°C / 52°F
November	18°C / 64°F	6°C / 43°F
December	12°C / 54°F	3°C / 37°F