What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Diego in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Diego averages 20°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.

Big Sur vs San Diego in May

San Diego is the better pick in May — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs San Diego — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Diego
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	21°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	20° / 16°
Rainfall	14 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	77%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	41	49

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August80
San Diego 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August85

Big Sur vs San Diego in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or San Diego?: San Diego is the better pick in May — 85 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Diego in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Diego averages 20°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.