Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Big Sur, United States in October
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
8h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°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
October21°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October43mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Big Sur's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8 hours average sun
October 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.
Sea temperature
October15°C average sea
October is one of Big Sur's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October47 weather score
October 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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