Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Big Sur in April
Little changes in Big Sur from March: highs stay near 60°F (16°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 89/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in March to 89/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Big Sur in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Nepenthe
Clifftop restaurant since 1949 with long coastal views from the terrace.
Why now April scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
McWay Falls
80-foot waterfall dropping onto a cove beach, reached by a short flat path.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Deetjen's Big Sur Inn Restaurant
Candlelit dinners and hearty breakfasts in a 1930s redwood inn tucked into Castro Canyon.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Point Sur Lightstation
Guided tours of an 1889 lighthouse atop a volcanic rock.
Big Sur River Inn
Roadside inn where you can sit in chairs set in the river with a drink.
Nearby in April
- Monterey & Carmel in April~23 mi · highs 60°F, 1.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- San Simeon in April~54 mi · highs 55°F, 1.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- San Francisco in April~109 mi · highs 63°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sonoma in April~144 mi · highs 67°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Big Sur in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Big Sur?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 89/100 against a best of 100 in May – October. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How cold is Big Sur in April?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Big Sur in April?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.9 in (480 mm).
What should I pack for Big Sur in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
Planning Big Sur in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.