What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sarasota in May?

In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 76 mm.

Big Sur vs Sarasota in May

Sarasota is the better pick in May — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.

Big Sur vs Sarasota — May climate, side by side

	Big Sur	Sarasota
Comfort score	80/100 (A)	89/100 (A)
Feels-like high	22°C	34°C
Avg high / low	22° / 9°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	14 mm	76 mm
Rainy days	2	6
Humidity	77%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	41	45

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

Big Sur vs Sarasota in May — FAQ

Is May better in Big Sur or Sarasota?: Sarasota is the better pick in May — 89 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sarasota is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Big Sur is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs Sarasota in May?: In May, Big Sur averages 22°C high / 9°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Sarasota averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 76 mm.