What is the weather like in Sacramento vs Santa Barbara in May?

In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm.

Sacramento vs Santa Barbara in May

Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.

Sacramento vs Santa Barbara — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Sacramento	🇺🇸 Santa Barbara
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	28°C	22°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	15 mm	10 mm
Rainy days	2	1
Humidity	49%	62%
Air quality (AQI)	39	39

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

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Sacramento vs Santa Barbara in May — FAQ

Is May better in Sacramento or Santa Barbara?: Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Barbara is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sacramento vs Santa Barbara in May?: In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Barbara averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 10 mm.