Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
February verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 154mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
154mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 154mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Big Sur, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
February14°C average high
February has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
February154mm average rain
February is wetter than Big Sur's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
February7.2 hours average sun
February sits close to Big Sur's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
February13°C average sea
February is below Big Sur's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
February27 weather score
February scores below Big Sur's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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