The climate of Monterey is regulated by its proximity to
the Pacific Ocean resulting in a cool-summer Mediterranean climate. Monterey's
average high temperature ranges from around 16 °C (61 °F) in winter
to 22 °C (72 °F) during the summer months. Average annual
precipitation is around 19.5 inches (500 mm), with most rainfall occurring
between October and April, with little to no precipitation falling during the
summer months. There is an average of 70 days with measurable precipitation
annually. Summers in Monterey are often cool and foggy.
