When to visit
Big Sur?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Big Sur
California Republic · United States of America

The best weather in Big Sur is from July, August, September. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
October
96

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
15–21°C
Cool nights
Feels like
13–20°C
Dry
Precipitation
24mm
Heavy downpours · 2 days
Sunshine
10.2h
Mostly clear
Humidity (%)
62%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
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Monthly Overview
Score3847497583989910099967550
ClimateCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyMildMildMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantMildCool & rainy
Temperature10–15°C10–15°C10–15°C10–16°C11–17°C13–20°C15–21°C16–22°C16–22°C15–21°C12–18°C10–15°C
Feels like7–13°C7–13°C7–13°C8–15°C9–16°C11–19°C13–21°C15–22°C14–22°C13–20°C9–16°C7–13°C
Precipitation214mm
11 days
176mm
10 days
165mm
13 days
46mm
5 days
26mm
3 days
1mm
1 days
2mm
0 days
0mm
0 days
8mm
1 days
24mm
2 days
77mm
6 days
167mm
10 days
Sunshine7.3h
☀︎ 73%
8.9h
☀︎ 82%
9.4h
☀︎ 78%
11.3h
☀︎ 86%
12.6h
☀︎ 89%
13.4h
☀︎ 92%
13.5h
☀︎ 94%
12.7h
☀︎ 94%
11.6h
☀︎ 94%
10.2h
☀︎ 91%
8.9h
☀︎ 87%
7.4h
☀︎ 76%
WindNE · 21 km/hN · 22 km/hN · 21 km/hNW · 22 km/hNW · 22 km/hNW · 22 km/hNW · 21 km/hNW · 20 km/hN · 19 km/hN · 19 km/hN · 19 km/hNE · 20 km/h
Humidity (%)75%71%77%76%77%72%71%72%68%62%65%71%
Day length10.0h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.1h14.6h14.3h13.5h12.4h11.2h10.2h9.7h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Big Sur?

The best time to visit Big Sur is July, October, May, April, June, August, September, November, with temperatures between 10 °C and 22 °C. The best month is July. July is low season.

What is the weather like in Big Sur?

Big Sur has a climate with an overall score of 7.6/10. Annual temperatures range from 10 °C to 22 °C.

What is the hottest month in Big Sur?

The hottest month in Big Sur is August, with average highs of 22 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Big Sur?

The rainiest month in Big Sur is January, with an average of 214 mm of precipitation.