Carmel-by-the-Sea weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Fair
Best time to visit: April – October
What is the weather like in Carmel-by-the-Sea in August?
In August, Carmel-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Day | 18° | 18° | 19° |
| Night | 12° | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 14° | 15° | 15° |
| Sun | 11 h | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min06:25 – 20:01
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Carmel-by-the-Sea in August: quick answers
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea hot in August?
No. In August, Carmel-by-the-Sea is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in August?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in August the sea averages just 14.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Carmel-by-the-Sea in August?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences