Climate Big Sur - California
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 60 | 62 | 63 | 68 | 73 | 76 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 9.21 | 8.65 | 6.67 | 3.00 | 1.05 | 0.23 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 76 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 65 | 60 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.42 | 2.11 | 4.83 | 8.63 |
What is the average weather in Big Sur, California?
Big Sur experiences a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, defined by its strongly seasonal precipitation. Summers are dry and warm, while winters are cool and much wetter. Frequent rain or drizzle is common during the cooler season, contributing to the area being fairly wet overall.
Big Sur Climate Graph - California Climate Chart
Daily normals Big Sur - California - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 59.9 | 42.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 60.0 | 42.1 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 60.1 | 42.1 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 60.1 | 42.1 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 60.2 | 42.1 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 60.3 | 42.1 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 60.3 | 42.2 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 60.4 | 42.2 | 2.14 | 2.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 60.4 | 42.2 | 2.44 | 2.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 60.5 | 42.3 | 2.76 | 2.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 60.5 | 42.3 | 3.08 | 3.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 60.6 | 42.3 | 3.41 | 3.41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 60.6 | 42.4 | 3.72 | 3.72 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 60.6 | 42.4 | 4.03 | 4.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 60.6 | 42.4 | 4.33 | 4.33 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 60.7 | 42.4 | 4.61 | 4.61 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 60.7 | 42.5 | 4.91 | 4.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 60.7 | 42.5 | 5.20 | 5.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 60.7 | 42.5 | 5.51 | 5.51 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 60.7 | 42.5 | 5.83 | 5.83 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 60.7 | 42.5 | 6.15 | 6.15 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 60.7 | 42.6 | 6.47 | 6.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 60.7 | 42.6 | 6.78 | 6.78 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 60.7 | 42.6 | 7.11 | 7.11 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 60.6 | 42.6 | 7.43 | 7.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 60.6 | 42.6 | 7.76 | 7.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 60.6 | 42.6 | 8.09 | 8.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 60.6 | 42.6 | 8.43 | 8.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 60.6 | 42.7 | 8.78 | 8.78 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 60.6 | 42.7 | 9.13 | 9.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 60.6 | 42.7 | 9.48 | 9.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Big Sur - July 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul | 64.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Jul | 61.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Jul | 66.9 | 53.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Jul | 72.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Jul | 70.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Jul | 69.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Jul | 70.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 08 Jul | 71.1 | 45.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Jul | 78.1 | 45.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Jul | 75.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Jul | 77.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Jul | 77.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Jul | 95.0 | 54.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Jul | 82.9 | 48.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 Jul | 77.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 21 Jul | 86.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Big Sur
| Jul 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 74.5 ºF | 60 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 51.7 ºF | 43 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.00 inch | 9.21 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 95.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 45.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather July 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Big Sur - California
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | California | |
| County | - | |
| City | Big Sur | |
| Zip Code | 93920 | |
| Longitude | -121.81 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 36.27 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 135ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Big Sur - California
| Local Time | 01:22 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Los Angeles |
Map of Big Sur - California
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Big Sur weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 69ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 46ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 44.88 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Big Sur
Longitude: -121.808, Latitude: 36.2704
Average weather Big Sur, CA - 93920
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2006-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...