The weather in October in Big Sur

It's pleasantly warm in October in Big Sur with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Big Sur. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Big Sur, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2020, Big Sur reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 16 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Big Sur

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Big Sur. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Big Sur New York
Average temperature 22°C 21°C
Max. temperature 25°C 26°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 16 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 3 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Big Sur with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 23°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Big Sur is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Big Sur, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Big Sur

Temperature in October in Big Sur over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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.

Daily Precipitation in October in Big Sur

Total precipitation in October in Big Sur over the years

Daily UV index in October in Big Sur

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Big Sur, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.