What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in August?

In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in August

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in August — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California — August climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	29°C	25°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	25° / 11°
Rainfall	0 mm	1 mm
Rainy days	0	1
Humidity	72%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	29	31

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

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in August — FAQ

Is August better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?: Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in August — 89 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is hot, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in August?: In August, Big Sur averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 1 mm.