Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
72°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Atascadero
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
72°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 50°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
72%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain3%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday69°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening63°F
Rain2%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 43 | 3.1 | 6 | 8.2 | 76 |
| Feb | 61 | 44 | 3.0 | 8 | 8.9 | 74 |
| Mar | 64 | 46 | 2.2 | 6 | 10.4 | 72 |
| Apr | 67 | 48 | 1.0 | 4 | 11.8 | 67 |
| May | 72 | 52 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.4 | 65 |
| Jun | 76 | 56 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.8 | 64 |
| Jul | 79 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 67 |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 68 |
| Sep | 78 | 58 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.9 | 68 |
| Oct | 73 | 53 | 0.6 | 2 | 10.5 | 66 |
| Nov | 65 | 47 | 1.3 | 4 | 9.1 | 71 |
| Dec | 60 | 43 | 2.7 | 6 | 8.1 | 75 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology