Best time to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea

September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

September to October

Fall is named by four sources: clear skies, the warmest and sunniest weather, and fewer crowds than summer.

“temperatures along the coast jump into the 70s during September and October with much warmer weather and sunny days without the summer crowds” portolahotel.com
“Fall offers clear skies and fewer crowds, while summer mornings can bring coastal fog.” seemonterey.com
“Fall: often the warmest and sunniest time of year” staplesgannaway.com

4 of the 7 travel guides we read name these months.

Carmel-by-the-Sea month by month

Average high and low in Carmel-by-the-Sea

January60°F / 43°FChecking fares…Gray whales migrate past Monterey from December through April.Many holiday events run between late November and January, making winter the most festive time.Winter is mild, averaging around 58 to 60F on the coast, with no snow or freezing.
February61°F / 45°FChecking fares…Gray whales migrate past Monterey from December through April.Winter is mild, averaging around 58 to 60F on the coast, with no snow or freezing.Winter brings mild temperatures with occasional rain.
March64°F / 47°FChecking fares…Gray whales migrate past Monterey from December through April.Spring days average in the mid 60s, with cooler nights in the high 40s.
April65°F / 48°FChecking fares…Gray whales migrate past Monterey from December through April.Spring days average in the mid 60s, with cooler nights in the high 40s.The purple ice plant 'Magic Carpet' blooms from April to June in nearby Pacific Grove.
May67°F / 50°FChecking fares…Spring days average in the mid 60s, with cooler nights in the high 40s.The purple ice plant 'Magic Carpet' blooms from April to June in nearby Pacific Grove.Late spring to early summer has the most consistent fog, called June Gloom.
June68°F / 52°FChecking fares…The purple ice plant 'Magic Carpet' blooms from April to June in nearby Pacific Grove.Late spring to early summer has the most consistent fog, called June Gloom.Summer is cool, in the mid to high 60s, with a marine layer of fog over the coast.
July70°F / 53°FChecking fares…Summer is cool, in the mid to high 60s, with a marine layer of fog over the coast.One local writer finds summer really packed and often the foggiest.Summer brings the Carmel Bach Festival.
August71°F / 53°FChecking fares…Summer is cool, in the mid to high 60s, with a marine layer of fog over the coast.One local writer finds summer really packed and often the foggiest.Summer brings the Carmel Bach Festival.
Best timeSeptember70°F / 51°FChecking fares…The Monterey Jazz Festival is held every September.Locals call fall 'Secret Season': coast temperatures reach the 70s, with sunny days and no summer crowds.Fall is often the warmest and sunniest time of year.
Best timeOctober64°F / 47°FChecking fares…Locals call fall 'Secret Season': coast temperatures reach the 70s, with sunny days and no summer crowds.Fall is often the warmest and sunniest time of year.Monarch butterflies stop in Pacific Grove starting in late October.
November62°F / 46°FChecking fares…Fall is often the warmest and sunniest time of year.Monarch butterflies stop in Pacific Grove starting in late October.Carmel Christkindlmarkt
December60°F / 43°FChecking fares…Gray whales migrate past Monterey from December through April.Many holiday events run between late November and January, making winter the most festive time.Winter is mild, averaging around 58 to 60F on the coast, with no snow or freezing.

Weather: Carmel-by-the-Sea averages (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Festivals and seasons through the year

Carmel ChristkindlmarktCarmel, IndianaEvery November to December

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SummerPacked with visitors, per a local writer.

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Late spring to early summerMost consistent fog, known as June Gloom.
SummerMarine layer fog covers the coast; bring a sweater.
Year-roundMorning fog is typical, burning off around midday.

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What is it like to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea in November?: Fall is often the warmest and sunniest season and brings clear skies and fewer crowds. The holiday events begin in late November.
How much time do you need in Carmel-by-the-Sea?: One full day covers the village and a beach visit; two to three days lets you add Carmel Valley, Big Sur and Monterey.

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