Weather in Sacramento in May
In an average May, Sacramento sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
2009-05-17
Lowest
57°F
1991-05-18
Low
Highest
75°F
2008-05-15
Lowest
43°F
2010-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
2025-05-30
Lowest
37°F
2010-05-22
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
2002-05-30
Lowest
2.3 g/m³
2013-05-01
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2026-05-17
Lowest
4 mph
2002-05-24
Gust
Highest
45 mph
2008-05-22
Lowest
11 mph
2000-05-22
Precip
Wettest
4.30 in
1998
Driest
0.00 in
2001
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