Big Sur vs Los Angeles in May

Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

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

🇺🇸 Big Sur🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Comfort score80/100 (A)98/100 (S)
Feels-like high22°C24°C
Avg high / low22° / 9°24° / 14°
Rainfall14 mm9 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity77%65%
Air quality (AQI)4161

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

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Big Sur vs Los Angeles in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Los Angeles in May?
In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm.