What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sacramento in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 90 mm.

Big Sur vs Sacramento in December

Sacramento is the better pick in December — 68 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs Sacramento — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Sacramento
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	16°C	13°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	15° / 5°
Rainfall	117 mm	90 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	76%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	34	47

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Sacramento in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or Sacramento?: Sacramento is the better pick in December — 68 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is cool, rainy, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sacramento in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 90 mm.