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Weather in Santa Cruz, California for May 2026

Your guide to Santa Cruz weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Santa Cruz predicts a temperature of 21.1 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Santa Cruz at the beginning of May is 18.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 18.3 °F by the end of May.

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  • Precipitation in Santa Cruz during May is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
30
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Santa Cruz Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
16°
2
Overcast
17°
3
Overcast
14°
4
Partly cloudy
17°
5
Sunny
18°
6
Sunny
25°
7
Sunny
23°
8
Sunny
23°
9
Sunny
23°
10
Sunny
22°
11
Sunny
24°
12
Sunny
25°
13
Partly cloudy
19°
14
Cloudy
18°
15
Patchy rain possible
18°
16
Patchy rain possible
17°
17
Partly cloudy
20°
18
Sunny
21°
19
Sunny
18°
20
Overcast
19°
21
Overcast
18°
22
Partly cloudy
19°
23
Overcast
14°
24
Overcast
16°
25
Mist
15°
26
Overcast
17°
27
Mist
17°
28
Mist
19°
29
Mist
21°
30
Partly cloudy
22°
31
Partly cloudy
17°

Temperatures trend during May in Santa Cruz

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May weather in Santa Cruz day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 0 mm 7
May 2 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /10° 0 mm 6
May 3 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /10° 0.6 mm 7
May 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /9° 0.9 mm 5
May 5 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /10° 0.4 mm 6
May 6 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /11° 0 mm 8.3
May 7 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /11° 0 mm 8.1
May 8 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /10° 0 mm 0
May 9 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /11° 0 mm 5
May 10 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /11° 0 mm 5
May 11 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /11° 0 mm 5
May 12 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /15° 0 mm 5
May 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /13° 0 mm 5
May 14 Cloudy
Cloudy
 18° /14° 0.1 mm 4
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 0.1 mm 3
May 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 0 mm 3
May 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /11° 0 mm 5
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /11° 0 mm 5
May 19 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /12° 0 mm 4
May 20 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /10° 0 mm 4
May 21 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /8° 0 mm 4
May 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /9° 0 mm 5
May 23 Overcast
Overcast
 14° /9° 0 mm 3
May 24 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 0 mm 4
May 25 Mist
Mist
 15° /8° 0 mm 4
May 26 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /10° 0 mm 4
May 27 Mist
Mist
 17° /9° 0 mm 4
May 28 Mist
Mist
 19° /10° 0 mm 4
May 29 Mist
Mist
 21° /10° 0 mm 5
May 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /11° 0 mm 6
May 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /12° 0 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Santa Cruz in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Santa Cruz forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Santa Cruz in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Santa Cruz during May?

Rainfall in Santa Cruz during May is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 1 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

What are the typical wind conditions in Santa Cruz during May?

The average wind speed in Santa Cruz during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

UV exposure in Santa Cruz during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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