Carmel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Carmel. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 9°C (48°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around 3°C (37°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Carmel has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1335 mm (53 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Carmel has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 142 mm (5.6 in), and the driest month, April, with 87 mm (3.4 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Carmel Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Carmel. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year