What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Myrtle Beach in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm.

Big Sur vs Myrtle Beach in May

Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Myrtle Beach — May climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Myrtle Beach
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	28°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	26° / 18°
Rainfall	14 mm	111 mm
Rainy days	2	8
Humidity	77%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	41	51

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

Big Sur vs Myrtle Beach in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Myrtle Beach?: Myrtle Beach is the better pick in May — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Myrtle Beach is warm, rainy, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Myrtle Beach in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Myrtle Beach averages 26°C high / 18°C low with about 111 mm.