Best time to swim in Big Sur in California Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Big Sur in California? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Big Sur and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Big Sur, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Big Sur: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Big Sur in California? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 54°F (min: 52°F/max: 58°F)
February 55°F (min: 52°F/max: 58°F)
March 55°F (min: 51°F/max: 59°F)
April 54°F (min: 51°F/max: 57°F)
May 54°F (min: 51°F/max: 58°F)
June 55°F (min: 52°F/max: 58°F)
July 57°F (min: 55°F/max: 60°F)
August 59°F (min: 56°F/max: 61°F)
September 58°F (min: 56°F/max: 60°F)
October 58°F (min: 56°F/max: 61°F)
November 57°F (min: 56°F/max: 58°F)
December 56°F (min: 54°F/max: 58°F)

Water temperature variation in Big Sur throughout the year

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