Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
82°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sacramento
United States · North America
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, with mixed-length spells. About 4 wet days this month.
12%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 53°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
64%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 81°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain5%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday78°F
Rain5%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain6%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening70°F
Rain4%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 42 | 4.7 | 10 | 6.9 | 77 |
| Feb | 63 | 45 | 4.4 | 9 | 8.2 | 71 |
| Mar | 68 | 48 | 3.6 | 9 | 9.7 | 66 |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 1.7 | 6 | 11.4 | 58 |
| May | 82 | 56 | 0.9 | 4 | 13.0 | 51 |
| Jun | 90 | 60 | 0.2 | 1 | 13.6 | 48 |
| Jul | 93 | 61 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 51 |
| Aug | 92 | 61 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.1 | 53 |
| Sep | 89 | 59 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.9 | 52 |
| Oct | 80 | 54 | 1.2 | 3 | 10.1 | 55 |
| Nov | 67 | 46 | 2.3 | 7 | 8.2 | 69 |
| Dec | 58 | 42 | 4.5 | 10 | 6.8 | 76 |
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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: Aug 26, 2026
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