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

In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 29 mm.

Big Sur vs San Francisco in October

San Francisco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	90/100 (S)
Feels-like high	25°C	21°C
Avg high / low	26° / 11°	21° / 13°
Rainfall	21 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	68%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	35	40

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs San Francisco in October — FAQ

Is October better in Big Sur or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs San Francisco in October?: In October, Big Sur averages 26°C high / 11°C low with about 21 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 21°C high / 13°C low with about 29 mm.