The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in San Francisco in May is 11.0°C (51.8°F). May is a dry month with an average of 18mm (0.7in) rain. This month generally has very pleasant temperatures. The average maximum temperature lies around 19.0°C (66.2°F). With a water temperature of around 13.0°C (55.4°F), this is not the best month to swim. If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and like sunbathing than this month is a great period to visit San Francisco. It has 325 hours of sun.

So what to wear in May? For visitors traveling to San Francisco we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

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For other monthly weather averages and what to do in May look at the numbers below.

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