What’s the climate like in Big Sur?
The current climate of Big Sur features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Big Sur in recent years was 39°C in September 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in February 2023.
On average, Big Sur receives 407 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Big Sur?
The best time to visit Big Sur for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Big Sur. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Big Sur
The climate table of Big Sur shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 75 | 75 | 72 | 23 | 9,2 | 0,8 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 3,2 | 16 | 40 | 91 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in December
- Precipitation: 407 mm per year, averaging 34 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in August, 0,5 mm in July and 0,8 mm in June
- Wettest months: 91 mm in December, 75 mm in January and 75 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Big Sur
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Big Sur, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Big Sur
This graph shows how much precipitation Big Sur, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Big Sur
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Big Sur, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Big Sur
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Big Sur, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Big Sur
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Big Sur, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Big Sur by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Big Sur. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
