Santa Cruz California in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Santa Cruz California in may 2025
The weather in Santa Cruz California in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
18%
6%
Weather at 12pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
18%
9%
6%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
24%
7%
6%
Weather at 3am
50°F
44%
22%
14%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Santa Cruz California in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Santa Cruz California in may.
The climate of Santa Cruz California in may is good
The weather in may in Santa Cruz California is dry ; it does not rain often (1in of rainfall over 1 days).
The climate is quite cold in that locality the month of may, but it is livable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 67°F. The minimum is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Santa Cruz California is 63°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Santa Cruz California in the month of may with a maximum record of 85°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 19 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 61% of the month.
In may in Santa Cruz California, the days on average last 14:10. The sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 20:10.
With good weather conditions, this month is recommended to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Santa Cruz California in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 85°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (5%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:10 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Santa Cruz California in may 2024:
45°F to 68°F
49°F to 70°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 54°F
41°F to 59°F
41°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
47°F to 68°F
52°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 74°F
52°F to 70°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 70°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
49°F to 63°F
52°F to 68°F
49°F to 68°F
50°F to 74°F
52°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Santa Cruz California:
| Pacific Grove in may | good weather |
| San Jose in may | perfect weather |
| Pescadero in may | good weather |
| Silicon Valley in may | perfect weather |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in may | good weather |
| Half Moon Bay in may | good weather |
| Moss Beach in may | good weather |
| Big Sur in may | good weather |
| Oakland in may | good weather |
| San Francisco in may | good weather |
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area in may | good weather |
| Stinson Beach in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Santa Cruz California in may:
Weather data for Santa Cruz California for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Santa Cruz California. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Santa Cruz California 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 Santa Cruz California.