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Monterey in December

One of the best months — score 83 of 100

Typical December days in Monterey reach about 62°F with nights near 43°F.

What to pack for Monterey in December

• A warm jacket for evenings and early starts.
• Layers — afternoons run about 19° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical December.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Monterey

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.