Best Time to Visit Big Sur, California
USA
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April to November
Best Months
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December
Avoid
👥
Apr–Nov
Peak Season
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Camping, hiking and RV road trips
Ideal For
Big Sur, California climate month by month
Jan
54°
9.5"
Feb
53°
3.2"
Mar
52°
7.1"
Apr
54°
0.8"
May
56°
0.6"
Jun
61°
0.1"
Jul
63°
0.0"
Aug
64°
0.0"
Sep
65°
0.7"
Oct
62°
1.8"
Nov
58°
2.3"
Dec
54°
11.9"
Top number = average temperature (°F), bar = average monthly rainfall (inches). Toggle units above.
🌍 When to go to Big Sur, California
Based on recent climate averages (2021–2023, Open-Meteo), Big Sur, California is warmest in September (around 18°C / 65°F) and coldest in March (around 11°C / 52°F). Rain is heaviest in December (about 302 mm) and lightest in July (about 0 mm). For comfortable camping and RV travel, aim for April to November.
Data source & date
- Climate values: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis archive), 2021–2023 daily averages — open-meteo.com ↗
- Retrieved and frozen: 2026-07-20 (values are static, not live-fetched)
- Monthly means are long-run averages, not a forecast — actual weather varies year to year. Season labels are derived from these values; travel advice is editorial.
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