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

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Newport averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 87 mm.

Big Sur vs Newport in May

Big Sur is the better pick in May — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air, while Newport is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Newport — May climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Newport
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	18°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	18° / 9°
Rainfall	14 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	2	7
Humidity	77%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	41	41

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

Big Sur vs Newport in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Newport?: Big Sur is the better pick in May — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air, while Newport is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Newport in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Newport averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 87 mm.