Big Sur typically enjoys a mild climate
year-round, with a sunny, dry summer and fall, and a cool, wet winter. Coastal
temperatures vary little during the year, ranging from the 50s at night to the
70s by day (Fahrenheit) from June through October, and in the 40s to 60s from
November through May. Farther inland, away from the ocean's moderating
influence, temperatures are much more variable. The weather varies widely due
to the influence of the jagged topography, creating many microclimates. This is
one of the few places on Earth where redwoods grow in close proximity to cacti
