What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Redwood National Park in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Redwood National Park averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 58 mm.

Big Sur vs Redwood National Park in May

Redwood National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Redwood National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Redwood National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Redwood National Park
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	15°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	14 mm	58 mm
Rainy days	2	6
Humidity	77%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	41	36

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

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Big Sur vs Redwood National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Redwood National Park?: Redwood National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Redwood National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Redwood National Park in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Redwood National Park averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 58 mm.