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Water temperature in Monterey (CA) in January

Is it warm enough to swim in Monterey in January? Average water temperature in Monterey in January is 54.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Monterey in January is 59°F, and the coldest is 50.9°F. Average high air temperature in Monterey in January is 58°F, and average low temperature is 44°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Monterey

Changes water temperature in Monterey in January 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Monterey for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Monterey, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
January 155°F59°F52.5°F59°F
January 254.9°F59°F52.5°F59°F
January 354.3°F58.8°F52.3°F58.8°F
January 454°F58.8°F52.5°F58.8°F
January 553.6°F58.6°F52.3°F58.6°F
January 653.8°F58.3°F52.3°F58.3°F
January 754.1°F57.7°F52.3°F57.9°F
January 854.1°F57.7°F52.3°F57.9°F
January 953.8°F57.7°F52°F58.1°F
January 1053.1°F57.6°F52.3°F58.1°F
January 1152.7°F57.2°F52.2°F58.3°F
January 1252.5°F57°F51.4°F58.1°F
January 1352.7°F56.7°F51.6°F57.9°F
January 1452.7°F56.5°F51.6°F58.1°F
January 1552.7°F56.3°F51.1°F58.3°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
January 1653.2°F56.1°F50.9°F58.6°F
January 1754°F56.1°F51.3°F58.6°F
January 1854°F56.1°F51.1°F58.8°F
January 1953.6°F55.8°F51.6°F58.8°F
January 2053.4°F56.1°F51.3°F58.8°F
January 2153.2°F56.1°F52.2°F58.5°F
January 2252.7°F56.7°F51.8°F58.1°F
January 2352.7°F56.7°F52.3°F57.9°F
January 2452.5°F56.7°F52.3°F57.4°F
January 2553.2°F56.7°F52.3°F57.2°F
January 2652.9°F56.7°F52.5°F57.2°F
January 2753.1°F56.8°F52.5°F57.2°F
January 2853.6°F57.2°F52.3°F57.4°F
January 2953.8°F57°F52.7°F57.4°F
January 3053.6°F56.7°F53.1°F57.6°F
January 3153.2°F56.5°F53.2°F57.4°F
Monterey water temp chart in January

Average water temperature in Monterey in January over a decade

20162017201820192020
56.1°F54°F56.5°F56.1°F55°F
20212022202320242025
53.6°F54.5°F55.2°F57°F53.4°F

Monterey sea state in January

Chart comparing the height of waves in Monterey in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Monterey in January

Weather and climate in Monterey in January

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Monterey in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature58°F
  • Average LOW temperature44°F
  • Average rainfall days11 days
  • Average rainfall112mm/4.4''

Monterey water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in January?

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Best Beach Resorts in California in January

Places with the warmest average sea water temperature in California in January. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
San Diego59°F55.9°F62.4°F
Santa Monica58.6°F54.7°F62.2°F
La Jolla Cove59°F55.4°F62.1°F
Lake Tahoe43°F40.1°F45.7°F
Los Angeles58.5°F54.5°F62.4°F
Pacific Grove54.7°F50.9°F59°F
Carmel By The Sea54.7°F50.9°F59°F
Asilomar Beach54.7°F50.9°F59°F
Salinas54.5°F50.9°F59°F
Lovers Point54.5°F50.9°F59°F

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