San Francisco in May
May in San Francisco brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 51°F and about 4 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:12 pm. It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.
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What May is good for in San Francisco
Each activity rated for May's weather.
Great now Food toursGreat in May
Great now Walking toursGreat in May
Great now Zipline toursGreat in May
Great now Wine toursGreat in May
Great now Bike toursGreat in May
Great now Segway toursGreat in May
Great now Private toursGreat in May
Great now Jeep toursGreat in May
Great now Hot air balloon ridesGreat in May
Great now Helicopter toursGreat in May
Boat toursGood in May
Sunset cruisesGood in May
Cooking classesAny month
May next to April and June
| Month | April | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 63°F (17°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Low | 50°F (10°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 53°F (12°C) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Sunset | 7:45 pm | 8:12 pm | 8:33 pm |
| Daylight | 13 h 10 min | 14 h 12 min | 14 h 46 min |
Averages for San Francisco, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in San Francisco
San Francisco Love TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco City Lights CruiseFrom $58View 
San Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and Ghouls TourFrom $26View 
GoCar San Francisco TourFrom $99View 
San Francisco Bay CruiseFrom $39View 
San Francisco Golden Gate Bay CruiseFrom $35View
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Questions
Is May a good time to visit San Francisco?
It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are May, June, July, August, September and October.
How hot is San Francisco in May?
Average highs are about 64°F (18°C) and lows about 51°F (11°C).
Does it rain much in San Francisco in May?
May averages 4 rainy days, against 12 in the wettest month.
