Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in April

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in April — 78 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, CaliforniaApril climate, side by side

Big SurSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score78/100 (B)76/100 (B)
Feels-like high20°C19°C
Avg high / low21° / 8°20° / 7°
Rainfall30 mm43 mm
Rainy days44
Humidity78%79%
Air quality (AQI)4141

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

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in April — FAQ

Is April better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?
Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in April — 78 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in April?
In April, Big Sur averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 43 mm.