Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
September verdict
Big Sur, United States in September
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
9.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h 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
September23°C average high
September is one of Big Sur's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
September12mm average rain
September is one of Big Sur's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September9.1 hours average sun
September is brighter than Big Sur's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
September15°C average sea
September 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
September58 weather score
September scores above Big Sur's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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