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Pacifica Weather in May

Pacifica in May sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). With just 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall on average, rain is rarely an issue.

Rainfall in Pacifica in May

Historically, the month has about 4 days of rain, averaging 14 mm (0.6 in) in total. The occasional light shower is possible, but rain is rarely an issue this month.

Temperature in Pacifica in May

Temperatures in Pacifica in May top out at 17°C (63°F) and drop to 9°C (48°F) overnight. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With overnight lows of 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Pacifica in May

With approximately 324 hours of sunshine, the days are filled with clear skies. It makes it a perfect month for being outside.

Wind Speed in Pacifica in May

Wind speeds average 6 m/s (12 knots) during May. At this speed, expect strong winds that make large branches move and create some resistance when walking. Since this is an average, some days have fresh winds while others have strong breezes that can make umbrellas tricky to control.

Average water temperature in May

The water is 13°C (55°F) this month — cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

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

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Pacifica Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C (55°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm (0.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s (12 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 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 Pacifica 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. With water temperatures around 13°C (55°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Pacifica in May

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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