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

In May, Newport averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in May — 79 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air, while Newport is nice, rainy, clean air.

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

	Newport	Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	20°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	87 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	7	3
Humidity	78%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	41	39

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

Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Newport or Santa Cruz, California?: Santa Cruz, California is the better pick in May — 79 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air, while Newport is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Newport vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Newport averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 87 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.