SeasonMapBig 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.
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.