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

In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Mammoth Lakes averages 17°C high / -1°C low with about 21 mm.

Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in October

Big Sur is the better pick in October — 83 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Mammoth Lakes
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	26/100 (F)
Feels-like high	25°C	14°C
Avg high / low	26° / 11°	17° / -1°
Rainfall	21 mm	21 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	68%	48%
Air quality (AQI)	35	37

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in October — FAQ

Is October better in Big Sur or Mammoth Lakes?: Big Sur is the better pick in October — 83 vs 26 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air, while Mammoth Lakes is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Mammoth Lakes in October?: In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Mammoth Lakes averages 17°C high / -1°C low with about 21 mm.