Carmel-by-the-Sea Weather in May

What's the weather like in Carmel-by-the-Sea (California) in May 2025?

The climate in Carmel-by-the-Sea during May can be summarized as mild and very dry.

May is in the spring in Carmel-by-the-Sea and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Carmel-by-the-Sea weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.5°C 68.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.6°C 45.6°F
Average temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Daily sunshine 11.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 10 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Carmel-by-the-Sea with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carmel-by-the-Sea average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carmel-by-the-Sea average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea in May 2025.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in May

UV index Best time to go?

Beta

Current (hourly) weather 15 day forecast

Carmel-by-the-Sea weather stats

Carmel-by-the-Sea weather statistics
Hottest month: August 23.7°C 74.7°F
Driest month: July 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: April 11.2hrs
Coldest month: December 14.9°C 58.8°F
Wettest month: January 151mm 5.9ins
Map showing location of Carmel-by-the-Sea (36.55524, -121.92329) Carmel-by-the-Sea map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top United States locations