Sacramento weather in May (California, United States of America)

Is Sacramento a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Sacramento is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 12°C.

Precipitation

Sacramento in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 406 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sacramento.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Sacramento. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sacramento, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 58%  

Sunshine 406 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 92%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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