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Monterey in October

Find out everything about the water temperature in Monterey in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:

54.1 °F

Average:

59.3 °F

Maximum:

63.8 °F

Sea water temperature in Monterey in October

In the city of Monterey, the month of October is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 54.1°F on October 27, 2019, with an average temperature being 59.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 63.8°F on October 18, 2015.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In October, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 59.3°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Oct 1 60.2°F 58.9°F 63.2°F
Oct 2 60.3°F 58.5°F 62.7°F
Oct 3 60.1°F 60.1°F 61.4°F
Oct 4 60.1°F 61.3°F 62.3°F
Oct 5 60.0°F 60.7°F 63.1°F
Oct 6 60.1°F 61.0°F 62.3°F
Oct 7 59.9°F 61.3°F 58.3°F
Oct 8 60.0°F 62.2°F 59.6°F
Oct 9 59.7°F 61.0°F 58.6°F
Oct 10 59.6°F 61.0°F 59.1°F
Oct 11 59.5°F 61.2°F 59.6°F
Oct 12 58.9°F 61.0°F 59.7°F
Oct 13 58.7°F 60.1°F 59.4°F
Oct 14 59.0°F 60.8°F 58.7°F
Oct 15 58.9°F 59.6°F 58.6°F
Oct 16 58.9°F 59.4°F 58.4°F
Oct 17 59.0°F 59.5°F 57.8°F
Oct 18 59.1°F 59.1°F 58.9°F
Oct 19 59.1°F 58.2°F 59.1°F
Oct 20 59.3°F 58.6°F 59.5°F
Oct 21 59.2°F 58.2°F 58.8°F
Oct 22 59.3°F 58.4°F 58.8°F
Oct 23 59.3°F 56.7°F 59.6°F
Oct 24 59.4°F 56.1°F 60.5°F
Oct 25 59.4°F 56.4°F 60.3°F
Oct 26 59.1°F 56.8°F 60.4°F
Oct 27 58.8°F 56.1°F 59.9°F
Oct 28 58.6°F 54.7°F 59.6°F
Oct 29 58.4°F 55.1°F 58.0°F
Oct 30 58.7°F 55.9°F 61.4°F
Oct 31 58.6°F 56.4°F 60.1°F

Sea water temperature in Monterey by month

In an average year, Monterey offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 66.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2023, dipping to 50.9°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.5°F in Summer, and 59.0°F in Autumn. October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 60.5°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 57.2°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Carmel-by-the-Sea 54.9°F 3mi
San Jose 53.2°F 51mi
Redwood City 53.8°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Monterey