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

In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

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

	🇺🇸 Sacramento	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	28°C	20°C
Avg high / low	28° / 13°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	15 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	49%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	39	39

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

Month by month

Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Sacramento or Santa Cruz, California?: Sacramento is the better pick in May — 92 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is warm, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sacramento vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Sacramento averages 28°C high / 13°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.