San Luis Obispo in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in San Luis Obispo in may 2025
The weather in San Luis Obispo in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
16%
7%
3%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
80% of time
15%
4%
3%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
15%
3%
2%
Weather at 3am
52°F
69%
14%
7%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in San Luis Obispo in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in San Luis Obispo in may.
The climate of San Luis Obispo in may is perfect
The climate in may in San Luis Obispo is dry ; it does not rain often (0.4in of rainfall over 1 days).
The climate quite comfortable here may. Temperatures are up to 74°F. The seasonal minimum is 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in San Luis Obispo is 67°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in San Luis Obispo in may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 90% of time.
In may in San Luis Obispo, the days on average last 14:02. The sun rises at 04:58 and sets at 19:00.
With a good weather, may is a good time to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of San Luis Obispo in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.5in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 65% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.7km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 14% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:02 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in San Luis Obispo in may 2024:
49°F to 77°F
52°F to 79°F
54°F to 77°F
50°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
43°F to 68°F
47°F to 72°F
50°F to 74°F
56°F to 76°F
56°F to 79°F
58°F to 81°F
58°F to 81°F
58°F to 77°F
49°F to 70°F
50°F to 70°F
50°F to 72°F
49°F to 68°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 70°F
45°F to 67°F
50°F to 76°F
54°F to 74°F
49°F to 70°F
47°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
49°F to 72°F
50°F to 74°F
50°F to 77°F
52°F to 81°F
58°F to 86°F
56°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near San Luis Obispo:
| Pismo Beach in may | perfect weather |
| Morro Bay in may | good weather |
| Santa Maria in may | perfect weather |
| Cambria in may | good weather |
| Lompoc in may | good weather |
| Gaviota in may | perfect weather |
| Los Padres National Forest in may | perfect weather |
| Santa Barbara in may | perfect weather |
| Bakersfield in may | perfect weather |
| Big Sur in may | good weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in may | good weather |
| Ventura in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for San Luis Obispo in may:
Weather data for San Luis Obispo for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in San Luis Obispo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in San Luis Obispo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to San Luis Obispo.