Sonoma weather in May (California, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Sonoma in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Sonoma is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Sonoma in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 4 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 310 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, 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 Sonoma climate page with graphs.

 

Sonoma, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Sunshine 310 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 76% *  

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Sonoma, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sonoma.

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