What is the weather like in Sacramento vs San Francisco in May?

In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.

Sacramento vs San Francisco in May

Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.

Sacramento vs San Francisco — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Sacramento	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	17°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	15 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	2	2
Humidity	49%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	39	42

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

Month by month

Sacramento vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Sacramento or San Francisco?: Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sacramento vs San Francisco in May?: In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.