Weather in San Francisco in May
In an average May, San Francisco sees a daily high around 62°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 62°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 68°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 55°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
87°F
2008-05-15
Lowest
54°F
1991-05-02
Low
Highest
63°F
1997-05-17
Lowest
45°F
1999-05-15
Feels-like
Highest
92°F
2008-05-15
Lowest
36°F
1999-05-15
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
1997-05-31
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
2001-05-03
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1980-05-24
Lowest
7 mph
1995-05-14
Gust
Highest
46 mph
1984-05-15
Lowest
13 mph
2016-05-07
Precip
Wettest
2.75 in
1998
Driest
0.02 in
2001
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