United StatesThe climate of Big Sur
The current climate in Big Sur features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Big Sur, California.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Big Sur receives 407 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Big Sur
The climate table of Big Sur shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Big Sur, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Big Sur
Yearly Temperature in Big Sur
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Big Sur, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Big Sur
Total Yearly Precipitation in Big Sur
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Big Sur
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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.