Monterey, California weather in July
Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in July
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
What is the weather like in Monterey, California in July?
In July, Monterey, California is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Monterey, California.
July compared
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More details for July
- Daylight
- 14 h 27 min06:00 – 20:27
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %33 %
- 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 July
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Monterey, California in July: quick answers
Is Monterey, California hot in July?
Warm rather than hot: in July, daytime highs in Monterey, California average 21 °C and nights cool to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Monterey, California in July?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Monterey, California in July?
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