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Menlo Park Weather in May

May in Menlo Park typically sees daytime highs of 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F). Minimal rainfall is typical for this month.

Rainfall in Menlo Park in May

Typically around 2 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 4.8 mm (0.2 in) for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Menlo Park in May

May in Menlo Park is generally perfect, with days reaching 22°C (72°F) and nights settling around 10°C (50°F). Overall, the month follows a fairly predictable daily temperature pattern. With overnight lows of 10°C (50°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

Sunshine in Menlo Park in May

The month enjoys around 324 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Menlo Park Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.8 mm (0.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 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 Menlo Park in May

For Menlo Park in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Menlo Park 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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