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

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in May

Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Monterey
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	17°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	17° / 10°
Rainfall	14 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	77%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	41	39

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August80
Monterey 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September81

Big Sur vs Monterey in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm.