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

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	20°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	14 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	77%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	41	39

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?: Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 80 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.