What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm.

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in May

Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island — May climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Hilton Head Island
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	30°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	14 mm	136 mm
Rainy days	2	7
Humidity	77%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	41	46

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

Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Hilton Head Island?: Hilton Head Island is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hilton Head Island is hot, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Hilton Head Island in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Hilton Head Island averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 136 mm.