Carmel-by-the-Sea in August
Find out everything about the water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in August. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in August for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in August
Minimum:
53.5 °F
Average:
58.8 °F
Maximum:
64.9 °F
Sea water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in August
In the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the month of August is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 53.5°F on August 11, 2023, with an average temperature being 58.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 64.9°F on August 17, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 58.8°F | 62.4°F | 60.3°F |
| Aug 2 | 59.1°F | 61.7°F | 60.9°F |
| Aug 3 | 58.5°F | 61.1°F | 60.7°F |
| Aug 4 | 58.6°F | 60.5°F | 60.3°F |
| Aug 5 | 58.7°F | 60.2°F | 59.6°F |
| Aug 6 | 58.5°F | 60.5°F | 56.6°F |
| Aug 7 | 58.3°F | 60.4°F | 56.0°F |
| Aug 8 | 58.1°F | 59.8°F | 56.1°F |
| Aug 9 | 57.9°F | 59.5°F | 55.4°F |
| Aug 10 | 58.2°F | 59.9°F | 55.7°F |
| Aug 11 | 58.2°F | 59.9°F | 55.7°F |
| Aug 12 | 58.4°F | 58.0°F | 56.0°F |
| Aug 13 | 58.7°F | 58.9°F | 56.3°F |
| Aug 14 | 58.9°F | 59.0°F | 56.4°F |
| Aug 15 | 59.0°F | 58.3°F | 56.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 59.0°F | 58.7°F | 56.2°F |
| Aug 17 | 58.7°F | 58.6°F | 55.8°F |
| Aug 18 | 58.6°F | 59.8°F | 55.4°F |
| Aug 19 | 58.7°F | 60.0°F | 56.7°F |
| Aug 20 | 59.0°F | 60.3°F | 56.6°F |
| Aug 21 | 58.9°F | 60.6°F | 55.4°F |
| Aug 22 | 58.8°F | 61.2°F | 55.8°F |
| Aug 23 | 58.7°F | 59.7°F | 55.9°F |
| Aug 24 | 58.9°F | 59.0°F | 56.5°F |
| Aug 25 | 58.9°F | 58.5°F | 57.4°F |
| Aug 26 | 59.2°F | 58.2°F | 57.5°F |
| Aug 27 | 59.4°F | 58.5°F | 57.4°F |
| Aug 28 | 59.4°F | 58.3°F | 58.5°F |
| Aug 29 | 59.7°F | 58.5°F | 57.5°F |
| Aug 30 | 59.9°F | 59.6°F | 56.5°F |
| Aug 31 | 59.8°F | 59.9°F | 56.0°F |
In an average year, Carmel-by-the-Sea offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Carmel-by-the-Sea was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 64.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 12, 2022, dipping to 50.3°F. The average readings by season are 55.3°F in Winter, 55.1°F in Spring, 57.2°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in August is slightly warmer than July's average of 56.8°F. And in September, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 59.6°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey |
58.1°F
|
3mi |
| San Jose |
54.3°F
|
54mi |
| Redwood City |
54.5°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Carmel-by-the-Sea