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

In May, Napa averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Napa is the better pick in May — 95 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Napa	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	95/100 (S)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	25°C	20°C
Avg high / low	25° / 10°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	17 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	60%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	36	39

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

Month by month

Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Napa or Santa Cruz, California?: Napa is the better pick in May — 95 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Napa is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Napa vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Napa averages 25°C high / 10°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.