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

In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm.

Big Sur vs Monterey in October

Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Monterey — October climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Monterey
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	25°C	21°C
Avg high / low	26° / 11°	21° / 12°
Rainfall	21 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	68%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	35	35

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

Big Sur vs Monterey in October — FAQ

Is October better in Big Sur or Monterey?: Big Sur and Monterey are nearly tied in October — 83 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Monterey in October?: In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Monterey averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 14 mm.