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

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	17°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	14 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	41	42

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

Month by month

Big Sur 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August80
San Francisco 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September88

Big Sur vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.