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Monterey & Carmel in June
Monterey & Carmel edges warmer than May, with highs of 65°F (18°C), lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (4 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 53°F (12°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 26%.
Plan around June
June is one of Monterey & Carmel's best months on the climate data.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 29 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 95/100 in May to 100/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Monterey & Carmel in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Cannery Row
Former sardine-cannery street from Steinbeck's novel, now waterfront shops and restaurants.
Why now June scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Carmel Beach
White-sand beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue with cypress-framed sunsets.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Nearby in June
- Big Sur in June~23 mi · highs 65°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in June~75 mi · highs 60°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- San Francisco in June~86 mi · highs 71°F, 0.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sonoma in June~121 mi · highs 86°F, 0.2 in rain · 12°C (21°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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Monterey & Carmel?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How hot is Monterey & Carmel in June?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monterey & Carmel in June?
Not much: about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.9 in (480 mm).
What should I pack for Monterey & Carmel in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°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 June
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
Planning Monterey & Carmel in June?
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