Is Monterey a Bad Idea This Weekend? Check the Weather First

Should you go to Monterey this weekend? The outlook sits near 65°F. Weather first, then the plan.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Monterey, California

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

71°F/ 48°F

Sunny

10% chance ·

Thu

69°F/ 56°F

Mostly sunny

0% chance · 0.00 in

Fri

68°F/ 55°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sat

68°F/ 55°F

Sunny

5% chance ·

Sun

67°F/ 55°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Monterey, California Photo: Wikipedia · Monterey, California

Monterey is looking at about 65°F for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 — here's how to use that forecast.

What's the weekend looking like in Monterey?

Weather watch

Treat the numbers as the story for Monterey: temperature band and rain risk, then decide if the trip is on.

Monterey, California

Monterey, California is looking at a 65°F high and 56°F low this weekend, with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

Use the outlook as the itinerary filter: plan the outdoor pieces when 65°F feels right, and keep a café backup if clouds show up.

Bottom line: go to Monterey if this forecast matches the weekend you want; skip it if it doesn’t.

Things to do

  1. Monterey Bay Aquarium (4.6): Well-known aquarium on a rocky coastline with exhibits ranging from otter habitats to touch pools.
  2. Old Fisherman's Wharf (4.5): Iconic waterside complex & event site featuring seafood eateries, shops & water-sports activities.
  3. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve (4.8): Scenic coastal area featuring diverse sea animals & wildlife, hiking, diving & a whaling museum.

Before you leave

Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

Bottom line

Monterey this weekend: treat 65°F as the planning anchor, then build the itinerary around what you actually want to do.

Keep planning


Updated August 18, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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