Austin vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.

Austin vs San FranciscoMay climate, side by side

AustinSan Francisco
Comfort score69/100 (C)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high34°C17°C
Avg high / low31° / 20°18° / 11°
Rainfall143 mm15 mm
Rainy days72
Humidity74%73%
Air quality (AQI)5242

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Austin vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Austin or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Austin is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Austin vs San Francisco in May?
In May, Austin averages 31°C high / 20°C low with about 143 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.