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Goleta Weather in May

May in Goleta sees daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Goleta in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain, totalling around 6.7 mm (0.3 in) for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Goleta in May

Weather in Goleta is at its excellent in May. Highs reach 21°C (70°F), while nights settle around 11°C (52°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. At 11°C (52°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Goleta in May

With approximately 311 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Goleta.

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Goleta Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.7 mm (0.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
SunshineSunshine 311 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
* Data from: Santa Barbara, the United States of America (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Goleta in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Goleta in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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