What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in May

Santa Barbara is the better pick in May — 84 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	22°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	14 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	77%	62%
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
Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best August84

Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Santa Barbara?: Santa Barbara is the better pick in May — 84 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Barbara in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm.