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Weather in Santa Cruz for May 2026

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

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Santa Cruz usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Santa Cruz snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Santa Cruz predicts temperatures to be around 5 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Santa Cruz at the beginning of May is 4.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 1.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

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

Average dry days
28
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Santa Cruz Weather May

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

Temperatures trend during May in Santa Cruz

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Santa Cruz day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 4° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /0° 0.5 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /0° 0.5 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /2° 2.7 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 3° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
10 May Sunny
Sunny
 6° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 4° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /3° 1.5 mm 0 cm
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /0° 1.5 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 4° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
18 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-1° 5.2 mm 1.5 cm
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 1.6 mm 1.1 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-2° 3.8 mm 0 cm
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-1° 2.1 mm 1 cm
30 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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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?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

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

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Santa Cruz during May, with a total of 53 mm spread over approximately 1 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Santa Cruz in May 2026?

Santa Cruz experiences an average snowfall of 12.6 cm during May, occurring over 2 days.

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

The average wind speed in Santa Cruz during May is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Santa Cruz snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Santa Cruz’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Santa Cruz sees 2 snowy days during May, with approximately 12.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Santa Cruz

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Santa Cruzs May weather 💧
Typically, Santa Cruz has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 53 mm of rainfall.
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