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Santa Clara Weather in May

During May, Santa Clara experiences high daytime temperatures of 23°C (73°F) and cooler nights around 11°C (52°F). Rainfall is low, averaging just 4.7 mm (0.2 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Santa Clara in May

Typically, about 3 days will experience rainfall, with an average of 4.7 mm (0.2 in) for the month. When rain does fall, showers tend to be light and brief. Most days will be dry.

Temperature in Santa Clara in May

If you're visiting Santa Clara in May, expect perfect temperatures with highs of 23°C (73°F) and overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. Nights cool down to 11°C (52°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Santa Clara in May

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 324 hours of sun. These sunny conditions add to the overall experience.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Santa Clara Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.7 mm (0.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 324 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 73% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America 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 Santa Clara in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Santa Clara in May

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

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