What is the weather like in San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in May?

In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 18°C high / 2°C low with about 30 mm.

San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in May

San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is nice, a little rain, reliable snow.

San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 San Francisco	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	17°C	16°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	18° / 2°
Rainfall	15 mm	30 mm
Rainy days	2	5
Humidity	73%	60%
Air quality (AQI)	42	57

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

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San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in May — FAQ

Is May better in San Francisco or South Lake Tahoe?: San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 91 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is nice, a little rain, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs South Lake Tahoe in May?: In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 18°C high / 2°C low with about 30 mm.