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Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Carmel-by-the-Sea has a steady mild climate throughout the year. Carmel-by-the-Sea has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Carmel-by-the-Sea temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in September to a moderate 15°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Carmel-by-the-Sea typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 415 mm. The seasons in Carmel-by-the-Sea, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 85 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Carmel-by-the-Sea Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 13°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 9°C
W 4 m/s
9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
15°C | 8°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea in the United States of America

During the months of September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Carmel-by-the-Sea have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
    December tops the wettest month list with 85 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
    August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.