Big Sur vs Napa in May

Napa is the better pick in May — 95 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Napa — May climate, side by side

🇺🇸 Big Sur🇺🇸 Napa
Comfort score80/100 (A)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high22°C25°C
Avg high / low22° / 9°25° / 10°
Rainfall14 mm17 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity77%60%
Air quality (AQI)4136

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

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Big Sur vs Napa in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Napa?
Napa is the better pick in May — 95 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Napa in May?
In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Napa averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 17 mm.