Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Big Sur, United States in April
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
10h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 10h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Big Sur, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April16°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Big Sur's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April73mm average rain
April sits near Big Sur's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April10 hours average sun
April is one of Big Sur's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April12°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April40 weather score
April sits close to Big Sur's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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