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

In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in January

Monterey is the better pick in January — 62 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Monterey
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	15°C	15°C
Avg high / low	17° / 7°	16° / 8°
Rainfall	148 mm	86 mm
Rainy days	10	8
Humidity	79%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	35	34

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statescool, rainy, clean air · best August57
Monterey 🇺🇸 United Statescool, rainy, clean air · best September62

Big Sur vs Monterey in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Monterey is the better pick in January — 62 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in January?: In January, Big Sur averages 17°C high / 7°C low with about 148 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 86 mm.