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

In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 San Francisco	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	20°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	15 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	73%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	42	39

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

Month by month

San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in San Francisco or Santa Cruz, California?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.