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Monterey weather in May (California, United States of America)

How is May weather typically in Monterey? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Monterey typically includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Monterey in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.4 mm for the month. On average, there are about 4 days with rain during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Monterey climate page with graphs.

 

Monterey, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 12%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 7.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Monterey, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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