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Best time to visit Monterey (and when it is crowded)

Monterey is a nature destination in United States. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, February, March, November, and December

Monterey month by month

How crowded Monterey gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Monterey in January
Quiet
Monterey in February
Quiet
Monterey in March
Quiet
Monterey in April
Quiet
Monterey in May
Moderate
Monterey in June
Busy
Monterey in July
Busy
Monterey in August
Busy
Monterey in September
Busy
Monterey in October
Moderate
Monterey in November
Quiet
Monterey in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Monterey busy?
Monterey gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Monterey?
For thinner crowds, visit Monterey in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Monterey least crowded?
Monterey is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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