What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 38 mm.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in May

Big Sur and Half Moon Bay are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Half Moon Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Half Moon Bay
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	16°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	14 mm	38 mm
Rainy days	2	5
Humidity	77%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	41	48

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Half Moon Bay?: Big Sur and Half Moon Bay are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Half Moon Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Half Moon Bay in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Half Moon Bay averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 38 mm.