San Francisco weather in May (California, United States of America)
How is the weather in San Francisco in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In San Francisco the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.
San Francisco in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.1 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.
The city usually sees around 324 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Francisco climate page with graphs.
San Francisco, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Water Temperature
13°C
Chance of Rain
8%
Precipitation
7.1 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
72%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
324 hours
Percentage Sunshine
73%
Where to go in the United States of America in May
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in San Francisco 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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
Interested in more climate information?
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