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

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm.

Big Sur vs Sacramento in May

Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Sacramento — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Sacramento
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	22°C	28°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	28° / 13°
Rainfall	14 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	77%	49%
Air quality (AQI)	41	39

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August80
Sacramento 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, dry, clean air · best April92

Big Sur vs Sacramento in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Sacramento?: Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sacramento in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm.