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

Will it be rainy or sunny in San Rafael this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in San Rafael during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

San Rafael in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 324 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.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 10%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (41 KM, 25 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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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 Rafael, 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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