Best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.
The most comfortable travel window in Carmel-by-the-Sea runs from January through December — 12 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 46m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 39m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 11h 46m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 12h 56m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 13h 57m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 27m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 14h 16m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 13h 24m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 12h 13m
Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.
Daylight ≈ 11h 2m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 10h 1m
Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.
Daylight ≈ 9h 31m
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