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Half Moon Bay weather in May (California, United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in Half Moon Bay? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Half Moon Bay, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Half Moon Bay in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 324 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Half Moon Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Half Moon Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Half Moon Bay in May?

For visitors traveling to Half Moon Bay, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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