Weather in San Francisco, California, United States in May
In an average May, San Francisco sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 60°F to 75°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 53°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2001-05-30
Lowest
53°F
2011-05-16
Low
Highest
64°F
1997-05-17
Lowest
41°F
2010-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
99°F
2008-05-15
Lowest
33°F
2010-05-23
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
1997-05-28
Lowest
6.1 g/m³
2001-05-02
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1984-05-14
Lowest
5 mph
1998-05-05
Precip
Wettest
3.36 in
1998
Driest
0.01 in
1982
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