When is the best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in September at around 18°C (64°F). January is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain. Outside May–October the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Carmel-by-the-Sea weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Carmel-by-the-Sea, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 52°F | 67 mm |
| February | 12°C / 53°F | 62 mm |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | 52 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 24 mm |
| May | 15°C / 60°F | 10 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 2 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 0 mm |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 16 mm |
| November | 14°C / 56°F | 33 mm |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 55 mm |
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Climate averages for Carmel-by-the-Sea, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
September is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
December is the coolest month, averaging 11°C (51°F) against 18°C (64°F) in September.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
