Things to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea in January
January weather, activities, events & insider tips
January Weather in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Long-run averages for January
What's On in Carmel-by-the-Sea in January
January brings two public holidays to Carmel-by-the-Sea: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday 18 January. January receives average rainfall of 114 mm. Temperatures typically range from an average low of 8°C to an average high of 15°C.
January Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 15°C | 9°C | 104 mm |
| January | 15°C | 8°C | 114 mm |
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 99 mm |
January is about as warm as December; wetter than December (114 mm vs 104 mm); about as warm as February; wetter than February (114 mm vs 99 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Open-Meteo.
Daylight in January
Day length: 9 h 43 min on 1 January, 9 h 55 min on 15 January (+15 min compared with mid-December).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Public Holidays and Long Weekends
- New Year's Day: Friday 1 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Fri–Sun))
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday 18 January 2027 (3-day weekend (Sat–Mon))
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Long-weekend notes are computed from the weekday.
Notable Places to Visit
Nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California
Hours (OSM): Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Spanish mission in Carmel Valley, California
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Marine protected area in California, USA
OSM · Wikidata · Website
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Carmel-by-the-Sea get in January?
On average 114 mm in January, wetter than February (114 mm vs 99 mm).
How warm is Carmel-by-the-Sea in January?
Average highs are 15°C and average lows 8°C.
How long are the days in Carmel-by-the-Sea in January?
About 9 h 55 min of daylight on 15 January.
Are there public holidays in Carmel-by-the-Sea in January?
Yes: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday 18 January 2027. 2 of them create a long weekend.
What are some notable places to visit in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Asilomar Conference Grounds (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Public Holidays in January
Dates that affect opening hours, transport and crowds
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
Observed nationwide as a public holiday.
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