Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in September

Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in September — 87 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.

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

Big SurSanta Cruz, California
Comfort score87/100 (A)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high28°C25°C
Avg high / low27° / 13°25° / 11°
Rainfall5 mm5 mm
Rainy days11
Humidity72%78%
Air quality (AQI)3333

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

Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in September — FAQ

Is September better in Big Sur or Santa Cruz, California?
Big Sur and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in September — 87 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is warm, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Santa Cruz, California in September?
In September, Big Sur averages 27°C high / 13°C low with about 5 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 25°C high / 11°C low with about 5 mm.