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San Francisco Weather in May

In San Francisco, May brings high daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to 14°C (57°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.

Rainfall in San Francisco in May

As part of the rainy season, San Francisco sees around 18 days of rain in May, with an average of 334 mm (13 in). Showers during the rainy season tend to be heavy and can come down intensely. An umbrella is often not enough, so a poncho or waterproof jacket is a better choice.

Temperature in San Francisco in May

In May, San Francisco gets high temperatures, with highs of 22°C (72°F). Nights cool to around 14°C (57°F). This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. With overnight lows of 14°C (57°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 San Francisco in May

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 83 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit San Francisco. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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San Francisco Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 334 mm (13 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 83 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Bogotá, Colombia (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Best Places in Colombia 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 San Francisco in May

For San Francisco 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. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in San Francisco in May

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

Swimming
4/10
Camping
6/10

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