What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Mammoth Lakes averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 33 mm.

Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in May

Big Sur is the better pick in May — 80 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, a little rain.

Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Mammoth Lakes
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	22°C	14°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	15° / 0°
Rainfall	14 mm	33 mm
Rainy days	2	8
Humidity	77%	65%
Air quality (AQI)	41	54

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August80
Mammoth Lakes 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain · best February34

Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Mammoth Lakes?: Big Sur is the better pick in May — 80 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Mammoth Lakes averages 15°C high / 0°C low with about 33 mm.