When is the best time to go to Carmel

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Carmel, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Carmel weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Carmel are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Carmel January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 59mm 4.8hrs 10.7hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Carmel and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carmel for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Carmel and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Carmel with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Carmel February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 59mm 5.7hrs 11.6hrs

February in Carmel is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carmel for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Carmel and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Carmel with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Carmel March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 88mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Carmel is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carmel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Carmel and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carmel with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Carmel April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 100mm 7.8hrs 14.2hrs

Carmel's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carmel.

April is in the spring in Carmel and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Carmel with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Carmel May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 103mm 9.3hrs 15.3hrs

May is a damp month in Carmel and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carmel.

May is in the spring in Carmel and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Carmel with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Carmel June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 94mm 10.5hrs 10.7hrs

June in Carmel is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carmel, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Carmel and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Carmel with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Carmel July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 117mm 10.5hrs 11.6hrs

July in Carmel is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Carmel, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Carmel and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Carmel August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 91mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Carmel is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carmel, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Carmel and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Carmel weather in August »

September

Carmel September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 75mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

Carmel's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Carmel, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Carmel and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Carmel October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 70mm 6.9hrs 15.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Carmel and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Carmel.

October is in the fall / autumn in Carmel and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Carmel November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 85mm 4.4hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Carmel during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carmel for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Carmel and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Carmel December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 80mm 3.7hrs 11.6hrs

December in Carmel is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Carmel for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Carmel and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Carmel with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Carmel weather stats

Carmel weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.5°C 85.1°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January 0.5°C 32.9°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 23.6°C 74.5°F
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