Big Sur in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Big Sur in may 2025
The weather in Big Sur in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
30%
14%
6%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
19%
7%
5%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
28%
7%
5%
Weather at 3am
52°F
49%
25%
11%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Big Sur in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Big Sur in may.
The climate of Big Sur in may is good
The climate in may in Big Sur is dry ; it hardly ever rains (0.7in of rainfall over 1 days).
The climate is fairly cold there the month of may, but it is livable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Big Sur is 59°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Big Sur in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2010. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 32% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Big Sur is generally 14:06. The sun rises at 05:01 and sunset is at 19:07.
With a good weather, this month is a good month to go in this locality in California.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Big Sur in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (4%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Big Sur in may 2024:
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Big Sur:
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in may | good weather |
| Pacific Grove in may | good weather |
| Santa Cruz California in may | good weather |
| Cambria in may | good weather |
| San Jose in may | perfect weather |
| Pescadero in may | good weather |
| Silicon Valley in may | perfect weather |
| Morro Bay in may | good weather |
| Half Moon Bay in may | good weather |
| San Luis Obispo in may | perfect weather |
| Moss Beach in may | good weather |
| Pismo Beach in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Big Sur
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Weather data for Big Sur in may:
Weather data for Big Sur for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Big Sur. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Big Sur can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Big Sur.