Santa Cruz weather in May (California, United States of America)
Curious about the climate in Santa Cruz this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
The month of May in Santa Cruz typically includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 3 days of rain.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
10%
Precipitation
13 mm
Rainy days
3 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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