Best time to go to Big Sur Average weather of Big Sur, California
When is the best time to go to Big Sur?
When is the best time to go to Big Sur? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Big Sur are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- On average, the warmest months are July, August, September and October
- Big Sur has dry periods in June, July, August and September
- The coldest months are January, February, March and December
- The rainiest months are January, February and December
Annual weather in Big Sur
For full information about the climate and weather in Big Sur a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Big Sur in january | ||
| February | 50°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Big Sur in february | ||
| March | 50°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Big Sur in march | ||
| April | 54°F/61°F | good weather | Big Sur in april | ||
| May | 56°F/63°F | good weather | Big Sur in may | ||
| June | 59°F/67°F | good weather | Big Sur in june | ||
| July | 61°F/70°F | perfect weather | Big Sur in july | ||
| August | 61°F/70°F | perfect weather | Big Sur in august | ||
| September | 61°F/72°F | perfect weather | Big Sur in september | ||
| October | 59°F/68°F | good weather | Big Sur in october | ||
| November | 54°F/65°F | good weather | Big Sur in november | ||
| December | 50°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Big Sur in december |
Weather and climate in Big Sur
Big Sur enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Big Sur is 65°F (ranging from 59°F in december to 72°F in september). Annual rainfall is 23.7in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 5in in january.
- Between the months of january and march the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 77°F and it rains about 18% of the time in march.
- From april to june the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 67°F°C and it rains in june about 0.2in.
- Between the months of july and september the climate is very good. It is for example 72°F as maximum temperature in september and it rains about 0.2in each month.
- Between the months of october and november the climate is beautiful. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in november and, in november, 3 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of december the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and it rains in december about 4.3in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Big Sur
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Big Sur: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Big Sur
Find out when Big Sur has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Big Sur
- Very low season in Big Sur
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. - Low season in Big Sur
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, June and October. - High season in Big Sur
The number of visitors to Big Sur is high in: September. - Peak season in Big Sur
The largest number of tourists visiting Big Sur is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Big Sur month by month
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