What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in December

Monterey is the better pick in December — 63 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Monterey
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	16°C	14°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	16° / 7°
Rainfall	117 mm	76 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	34	37

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best August59
Monterey 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best September63

Big Sur vs Monterey in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Monterey is the better pick in December — 63 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 76 mm.