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San Francisco weather in May (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico)

What can you expect from the weather in San Francisco during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In San Francisco the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C.

San Francisco in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.1 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit San Francisco. January, February, March, April, May, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 5.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
* Data from: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Mexico in May

Find out more about the weather in Mexico in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 San Francisco in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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