What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Los Angeles in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 77 mm.

Big Sur vs Los Angeles in December

Los Angeles is the better pick in December — 81 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, a little rain, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Los Angeles — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	19°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	21° / 10°
Rainfall	117 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	9	5
Humidity	76%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	34	75

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Los Angeles in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or Los Angeles?: Los Angeles is the better pick in December — 81 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, a little rain, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Los Angeles in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 77 mm.