What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in April?

In April, Big Sur averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 30 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 31 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in April

San Francisco is the better pick in April — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs San Francisco — April climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	20°C	16°C
Avg high / low	21° / 8°	17° / 10°
Rainfall	30 mm	31 mm
Rainy days	4	5
Humidity	78%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	41	46

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs San Francisco in April — FAQ

Is April better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in April — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in April?: In April, Big Sur averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 30 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 31 mm.