What is the weather like in Redwood National Park vs Santa Cruz, California in May?

In May, Redwood National Park averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Redwood National Park vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Redwood National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Redwood National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

Redwood National Park vs Santa Cruz, California — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Redwood National Park	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	20°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	58 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	6	3
Humidity	80%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	36	39

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

Month by month

Redwood National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best July86
Santa Cruz, California 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, dry, clean air · best September79

Redwood National Park vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Redwood National Park or Santa Cruz, California?: Redwood National Park is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Redwood National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Redwood National Park vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Redwood National Park averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.