What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in May?

In May, Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Monterey	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	20°C
Avg high / low	17° / 10°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	14 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	3	3
Humidity	81%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	39	39

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

Month by month

Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Monterey or Santa Cruz, California?: Monterey and Santa Cruz, California are nearly tied in May — 81 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Monterey is nice, dry, clean air; Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Monterey vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Monterey averages 17°C high / 10°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.