Monterey weather in January
January in Monterey: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Monterey · #577 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Monterey climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Monterey in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Monterey?
- January in Monterey: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Monterey on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Monterey in January?
- In January, Monterey averages a daily high of 14.3°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 98.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Monterey in January?
- Monterey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.