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Monterey & Carmel in April
Little changes in Monterey & Carmel from March: highs stay near 60°F (16°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 89/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in March to 89/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Monterey & Carmel in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Granite coves, cypress groves and sea otters along easy coastal trails.
Why now April scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Old Fisherman's Grotto
Family-run Fisherman's Wharf seafood house known for its clam chowder.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Restored 1771 mission with a stone basilica, gardens and museum rooms.
La Bicyclette
French-Italian bistro in Carmel village with wood-fired dishes.
Cannery Row
Former sardine-cannery street from Steinbeck's novel, now waterfront shops and restaurants.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- Big Sur in April~23 mi · highs 60°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in April~75 mi · highs 55°F, 1.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- San Francisco in April~86 mi · highs 63°F, 1.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sonoma in April~121 mi · highs 67°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monterey & Carmel in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Monterey & Carmel?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 89/100 against a best of 100 in May – October. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How cold is Monterey & Carmel in April?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monterey & Carmel in April?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.9 in (480 mm).
What should I pack for Monterey & Carmel in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Monterey & Carmel
Routes in season in April
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
Planning Monterey & Carmel in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.