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:

January 50°F/59°F
5in
February 50°F/59°F
4.1in
March 50°F/59°F
3.9in
April 54°F/61°F
1.7in
May 56°F/63°F
0.7in
June 59°F/67°F
0.2in
July 61°F/70°F
0.3in
August 61°F/70°F
0.1in
September 61°F/72°F
0.2in
October 59°F/68°F
1.1in
November 54°F/65°F
2.1in
December 50°F/59°F
4.3in


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



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