New Orleans vs San Francisco in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.

New Orleans vs San FranciscoMay climate, side by side

New OrleansSan Francisco
Comfort score67/100 (C)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high33°C17°C
Avg high / low30° / 21°18° / 11°
Rainfall190 mm15 mm
Rainy days82
Humidity77%73%
Air quality (AQI)5842

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

New Orleans vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in New Orleans or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in New Orleans vs San Francisco in May?
In May, New Orleans averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 190 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.