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Montara (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Montara has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Montara temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in September. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Montara receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 627 mm. Montara can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 141 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.8 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Montara Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Montara can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 14°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Montara (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
15°C | 11°C
W 3 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
16°C | 11°C
S 3 m/s
1.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
15°C | 9°C
S 7 m/s
9.2 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit Montara 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.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Montara have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Montara?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Montara?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Montara?
    December tops the wettest month list with 141 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Montara?
    August is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Montara?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.