Big Sur (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Big Sur varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Big Sur, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in September to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Big Sur has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 753 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Big Sur shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, with an average of 149 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Big Sur Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Big Sur in the United States of America
During the months of June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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