What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Yosemite National Park in May?

In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 10°C high / -1°C low with about 56 mm.

San Francisco vs Yosemite National Park in May

San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is cold, a little rain, reliable snow.

San Francisco vs Yosemite National Park — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 San Francisco	🇺🇸 Yosemite National Park
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	17°C	8°C
Avg high / low	18° / 11°	10° / -1°
Rainfall	15 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	2	10
Humidity	73%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	42	51

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

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San Francisco vs Yosemite National Park in May — FAQ

Is May better in San Francisco or Yosemite National Park?: San Francisco is the better pick in May — 88 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is cold, a little rain, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in San Francisco vs Yosemite National Park in May?: In May, San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 10°C high / -1°C low with about 56 mm.