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Wedding weather in Big Sur
In Big Sur, the driest months for a wedding are July, August, and September, when rain falls on about 0% of days. The wettest is February, with rain on about 35% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30% | 14% | 9.3 | 60°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 h/day |
| February | 35% | 15% | 9.9 | 59°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 9 h/day |
| March | 28% | 10% | 8.8 | 60°F (16°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 10.2 h/day |
| April | 18% | 4% | 5.3 | 62°F (17°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 11.4 h/day |
| May | 9% | 1% | 2.7 | 65°F (18°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 13.3 h/day |
| June | 3% | 0% | 0.9 | 69°F (21°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 13.7 h/day |
| July ✦ | 0% | 0% | 0.1 | 73°F (23°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 13.7 h/day |
| August ✦ | 1% | 0% | 0.2 | 74°F (23°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 12.6 h/day |
| September ✦ | 2% | 0% | 0.5 | 73°F (23°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 11.9 h/day |
| October | 8% | 2% | 2.5 | 70°F (21°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| November | 19% | 6% | 5.6 | 64°F (18°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| December | 30% | 11% | 9.2 | 59°F (15°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 8 h/day |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF) via Open-Meteo open data, CC BY 4.0, daily data 1991–2020 for 36.27, -121.81. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Big Sur
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Big Sur are July, August, and September.
When to be careful
February is the wettest month in Big Sur: rain falls on about 35% of days, and 15% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Big Sur weather month by month
What a wedding day in Big Sur usually looks like in each month, from 30 years of daily weather records.
Big Sur weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 30% of days in Big Sur, about 9.3 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (15°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Big Sur weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 35% of days in Big Sur, about 9.9 days in the month, and 15% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Big Sur weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Big Sur, about 8.8 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 51°F (10°C), with around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 18% of days in Big Sur, about 5.3 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 51°F (11°C), with around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in Big Sur, about 2.7 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 65°F (18°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 13.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 3% of days in Big Sur, about 0.9 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 69°F (21°C), lows 56°F (14°C), with around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 0% of days in Big Sur, about 0.1 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 60°F (15°C), with around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Big Sur weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 1% of days in Big Sur, about 0.2 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Big Sur weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 2% of days in Big Sur, about 0.5 days in the month, and 0% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 73°F (23°C), lows 61°F (16°C), with around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Big Sur weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 8% of days in Big Sur, about 2.5 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 70°F (21°C), lows 58°F (15°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 19% of days in Big Sur, about 5.6 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 64°F (18°C), lows 54°F (12°C), with around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Big Sur weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 30% of days in Big Sur, about 9.2 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 59°F (15°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Big Sur?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Big Sur, with rain on about 0% of days and average highs around 73°F (23°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July, August, and September.
What is the rainiest month in Big Sur?
February is the rainiest month in Big Sur: on average 9.9 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 15% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Big Sur?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 0% of days in Big Sur. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.