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The weather guide for California (Big Sur) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Big Sur?

The best time to go to Big Sur is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Big Sur14
    Jan
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Big Sur15
    Feb
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Big Sur14
    Mar
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Big Sur16
    Apr
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Big Sur18
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Big Sur21
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Big Sur23
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Big Sur23
    Aug
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Big Sur23
    Sep
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Big Sur21
    Oct
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Big Sur16
    Nov
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Big Sur13
    Dec

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More about California

Which is the hottest month in Big Sur?

The hottest time of year in Big Sur is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Big Sur?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Big Sur with 191mm on average. There are normally 9 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Big Sur?

The sunniest time of year in Big Sur is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Big Sur?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Big Sur in September when the water temperature reaches 15°C.

Compare Big Sur weather with the USA

Below the Big Sur weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Big Sur, California, USA and the USA (Washington).

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