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Carmel-by-the-Sea weather in February

Carmel-by-the-Sea in February averages 12°C (53°F) and 62 mm of rain.

Of the twelve months in Carmel-by-the-Sea, February is the third coldest and the second wettest.

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Average temp
12°C (53°F)

6–17°C · 43–63°F

Rainfall
62 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
—
Wind
12 km/h
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What is Carmel-by-the-Sea like in February?

Daytime

Days are cool.

Rain

Some rain is likely; pack for showers.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What should I pack for Carmel-by-the-Sea in February?

  • A light rain jacket

    About 62 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.

  • A warm mid-layer

    Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).

February compared with January and March

February in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 0.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (52°F).

February in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 1.1°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).

Daylight in Carmel-by-the-Sea in February

On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 52 minutes in Carmel-by-the-Sea, rising about 06:56 and setting about 17:48 local time.

February ends 57 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.

That is 3 hours 47 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.

Where to stay in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Carmel-by-the-Sea weather by month

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 17 Oct 2026376 places covered

How February compares with the rest of the year

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Carmel-by-the-Sea weather by month: average temperature, rainfall and wind for each month, from 1991–2020 climate normals
MonthAverageRainfall
January11°C / 52°F67 mm
February12°C / 53°F62 mm
March13°C / 55°F52 mm
April14°C / 57°F24 mm
May15°C / 60°F10 mm
June17°C / 62°F2 mm
July17°C / 63°F0 mm
August18°C / 64°F1 mm
September18°C / 64°F1 mm
October17°C / 62°F16 mm
November14°C / 56°F33 mm
December11°C / 51°F55 mm

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FAQs about Carmel-by-the-Sea in February

February climate averages for Carmel-by-the-Sea, 1991–2020.

Carmel-by-the-Sea averages 12°C (53°F) in February, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.

Some. About 62 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.

No. February averages 12°C (53°F) against 13°C (55°F) in March — 1.1°C cooler.

February is 0.6°C warmer than January, and about as wet.

It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.

This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.

About 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 39 minutes in June and 9 hours 41 minutes in December.

On 15 February, sunrise is about 06:56 and sunset about 17:48 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 57 minutes longer than it starts.