Climate Insights for Carmel

The climate in Carmel is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1090mm of precipitation falls per year. Carmel receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Carmel is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season.

Carmel has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Carmel is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1090mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 121mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 71mm. That's 50mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 151cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.

Carmel is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Carmel, which began on March 20, 2026. Carmel is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Carmel is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Carmel based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.