Monterey in January
Find out everything about the water temperature in Monterey in January. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in January for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in January
Minimum:
69.4 °F
Average:
73.3 °F
Maximum:
77.4 °F
Sea water temperature in Monterey in January
In the city of Monterey, the month of January is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 69.4°F on January 1, 2016, with an average temperature being 73.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 77.4°F on January 24, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 71.8°F | 73.4°F | 71.9°F |
| Jan 2 | 72.0°F | 72.9°F | 72.8°F |
| Jan 3 | 72.5°F | 73.9°F | 73.9°F |
| Jan 4 | 72.6°F | 73.7°F | 73.6°F |
| Jan 5 | 72.6°F | 72.5°F | 73.5°F |
| Jan 6 | 72.7°F | 73.2°F | 73.3°F |
| Jan 7 | 72.7°F | 73.4°F | 73.3°F |
| Jan 8 | 72.5°F | 73.7°F | 72.1°F |
| Jan 9 | 72.4°F | 73.3°F | 71.9°F |
| Jan 10 | 72.7°F | 74.5°F | 72.2°F |
| Jan 11 | 73.1°F | 75.4°F | 72.5°F |
| Jan 12 | 73.4°F | 74.9°F | 73.5°F |
| Jan 13 | 73.5°F | 74.9°F | 73.2°F |
| Jan 14 | 73.8°F | 76.9°F | 74.0°F |
| Jan 15 | 73.9°F | 76.5°F | 74.3°F |
| Jan 16 | 73.7°F | 75.6°F | 74.1°F |
| Jan 17 | 73.3°F | 75.5°F | 75.2°F |
| Jan 18 | 73.3°F | 74.8°F | 74.9°F |
| Jan 19 | 73.3°F | 74.5°F | 74.3°F |
| Jan 20 | 73.3°F | 74.9°F | 74.0°F |
| Jan 21 | 73.1°F | 74.7°F | 74.1°F |
| Jan 22 | 73.2°F | 75.3°F | 73.9°F |
| Jan 23 | 73.5°F | 74.3°F | 73.5°F |
| Jan 24 | 73.9°F | 73.9°F | 73.9°F |
| Jan 25 | 73.9°F | 73.8°F | 74.0°F |
| Jan 26 | 74.1°F | 75.9°F | 74.1°F |
| Jan 27 | 74.4°F | 75.9°F | 74.8°F |
| Jan 28 | 74.4°F | 73.6°F | 74.9°F |
| Jan 29 | 74.3°F | 74.4°F | 75.1°F |
| Jan 30 | 74.5°F | 74.7°F | 75.2°F |
| Jan 31 | 74.5°F | 72.9°F | 76.1°F |
In Monterey, the months February through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 68 swimming days.
The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 79.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 25, 2018, dipping to 59.0°F. The average readings by season are 72.8°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 64.6°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in January is slightly warmer than December's average of 70.9°F. And in February, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 74.3°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills |
73.3°F
|
4mi |
| Como |
73.5°F
|
5mi |
| Alexandria |
71.2°F
|
6mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Monterey