What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Outer Banks in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.

Big Sur vs Outer Banks 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 Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.

Big Sur vs Outer Banks — May climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Outer Banks
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	23°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	22° / 16°
Rainfall	14 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	2	9
Humidity	77%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	41	51

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

Big Sur vs Outer Banks in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Outer Banks?: Big Sur is the better pick in May — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air, while Outer Banks is nice, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Outer Banks in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Outer Banks averages 22°C high / 16°C low with about 122 mm.