What is the weather like in Big Sur vs South Lake Tahoe in December?

In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.

Big Sur vs South Lake Tahoe in December

Big Sur and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in December — 59 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.

Big Sur vs South Lake Tahoe — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Sur	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	16°C	2°C
Avg high / low	18° / 7°	5° / -6°
Rainfall	117 mm	104 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	76%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	34	41

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

Month by month

Big Sur vs South Lake Tahoe in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Sur or South Lake Tahoe?: Big Sur and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in December — 59 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Sur is nice, rainy, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Sur vs South Lake Tahoe in December?: In December, Big Sur averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 117 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -6°C low with about 104 mm.