San Francisco weather in May (Spain)

Interested in knowing the climate of San Francisco in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in San Francisco during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

San Francisco in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 294 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Francisco, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 294 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

Data from: Málaga, Spain (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain 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?

For visitors traveling to San Francisco, 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 19°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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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