May Weather in San Francisco

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in San Francisco, Peru, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (60°F). Highs can soar to 23°C (73°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (46°F). Typically, the humidity level in San Francisco throughout May hovers around 85%.

7°C (46°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (60°F)

Average temperature

23°C (73°F)

Maximum temperature

85%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, San Francisco averages 105 mm (4.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 30 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 17 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 38% probability of sunny days during this period.

105 mm (4.1 inches)

Precipitation

14 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 17 minutes

Sunshine hours

38%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in San Francisco reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 10 12 13 11 8 4 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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