Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
60°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Carmel-by-the-Sea
United States · North America
Cool days and good sunshine.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
56°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 9 wet days, more than in most months.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 54° and nights feel near 44°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
Sea temperature
56°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning53°F
Rain15%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday58°F
Rain17%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon57°F
Rain18%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening52°F
Rain15%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 47 | 3.9 | 9 | 7.9 | 77 | 56 |
| Feb | 60 | 47 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.9 | 77 | 55 |
| Mar | 62 | 48 | 3.0 | 9 | 10.2 | 78 | 55 |
| Apr | 63 | 49 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.5 | 77 | 55 |
| May | 66 | 51 | 0.6 | 2 | 13.0 | 76 | 55 |
| Jun | 70 | 54 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.4 | 75 | 56 |
| Jul | 73 | 57 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.5 | 73 | 58 |
| Aug | 74 | 58 | 0.1 | 0 | 12.7 | 74 | 60 |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.8 | 73 | 61 |
| Oct | 70 | 54 | 0.9 | 3 | 10.3 | 72 | 60 |
| Nov | 64 | 50 | 2.1 | 6 | 8.9 | 75 | 58 |
| Dec | 60 | 47 | 4.0 | 9 | 7.8 | 76 | 57 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology