New York vs San Francisco in May

New York and San Francisco are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy; San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.

New York vs San FranciscoMay climate, side by side

New YorkSan Francisco
Comfort score88/100 (A)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high21°C17°C
Avg high / low22° / 13°18° / 11°
Rainfall105 mm15 mm
Rainy days102
Humidity73%73%
Air quality (AQI)5742

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

New York vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in New York or San Francisco?
New York and San Francisco are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy; San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in New York vs San Francisco in May?
In May, New York averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 105 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.