What is the weather like in Monterey vs San Francisco in May?

In May, Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.

Monterey vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs San Francisco — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	17°C	17°C
Avg high / low	17° / 10°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	14 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	3	2
Humidity	81%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	39	42

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

Month by month

Monterey vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Monterey or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 81 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Monterey is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs San Francisco in May?: In May, Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.