Monterey in December
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Monterey in December
My husband and our 2 daughters (14 & 17) are attempting to plan a trip in December around the school holidays - basically Christmas to New Year's. We looked into the Caribbean, but accommodations are limited and airfare is quite pricey. So I got to thinking about California. I've always wanted to go there! I've been reading the forum posts and responses, and all describe Monterey & Carmel as beautiful. However, I'm wondering if someone, perhaps a local, can give me some real expectations about the weather at that time of year. Weather sites list the temp's as about 45 in the evenings to 65 during the day. Is that accurate? I'm guessing it might feel damp, and therefor cooler, by the water. Those were the approximate temp's last Christmas when we stayed in St. Pete, FL, which was having a cold snap, and my family was none too pleased as we were expecting the temp's to be warmer. So any input/response will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Lisa
Thank you,
Lisa
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>>However, I'm wondering if someone, perhaps a local, can give me some real expectations about the weather at that time of year. Weather sites list the temp's as about 45 in the evenings to 65 during the day. Is that accurate? I'm guessing it might feel damp, and therefor cooler, by the water.
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It is winter and our rainy season. Just be prepared. But it will also be time for the monarch butterflies overwintering in Paciific Grove. Prime time to see them.
http://www.pacificgrove.org/external...tterflies.aspx
http://www.pacificgrove.org/external...tterflies.aspx
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I lived in Monterey and I can tell you it will be chilly. It's about 65 there during the day year-round, really, the main difference being whether it's sunny or foggy and damp. It is more likely to be sunny in the winter.
I now leave near St. Petersburg, oddly enough, and it feels warmer here when it's 65 than it does in Monterey.
It's wonderful there, don't get me wrong, but it won't be warm.
I now leave near St. Petersburg, oddly enough, and it feels warmer here when it's 65 than it does in Monterey.
It's wonderful there, don't get me wrong, but it won't be warm.
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Agree with everyone here, it will be chilly (if not rainy), especially at the beach (not swim suit weather) - but it's a gorgeous area and the winter is a nice time to visit since it's less crowded. If you're looking for a warm/swimsuit destination Southern CA or Mexico would be better bets.
If you do make it to Monterey, make sure to go to the Aquarium, it's wonderful.
If you do make it to Monterey, make sure to go to the Aquarium, it's wonderful.
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Last December was pretty rainy at that time in Monterey and CA in general. You'll have fun, but warm and dry weather would be very unusual. The best time for weather on the CA coast is usually Sept. and October.