San Luis Obispo weather in May (California, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in San Luis Obispo during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in San Luis Obispo is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

San Luis Obispo in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7.8 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 274 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

San Luis Obispo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 7.8 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Sunshine 274 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Paso Robles, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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.

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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 Luis Obispo, 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.

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

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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