What is the weather like in Half Moon Bay vs Santa Cruz, California in May?

In May, Half Moon Bay averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Half Moon Bay vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Half Moon Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

Half Moon Bay vs Santa Cruz, California — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Half Moon Bay	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	16°C	20°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	38 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	5	3
Humidity	82%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	48	39

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

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Half Moon Bay vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Half Moon Bay or Santa Cruz, California?: Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Half Moon Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Half Moon Bay vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Half Moon Bay averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 38 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.