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Big Sur weather in August (California, United States of America)

Is Big Sur a good destination in August, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During August, Big Sur is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Big Sur in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 0 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Big Sur. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Big Sur climate page with graphs.

 

Big Sur, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Big Sur, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Big Sur.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.