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

In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 92 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in March

Monterey is the better pick in March — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — March climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Monterey
Comfort score	68/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	15°C
Avg high / low	18° / 6°	16° / 8°
Rainfall	120 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	12	10
Humidity	79%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	42	40

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best August68
Monterey 🇺🇸 United Statescool, rainy, clean air · best September72

Big Sur vs Monterey in March — FAQ

Is March better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Monterey is the better pick in March — 72 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in March?: In March, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 6°C low with about 120 mm of rain; Monterey averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 92 mm.