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San Francisco

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👍May is a great time to visit San Francisco — expect mild days around 63°F (lows near 52°F), very little rain, abundant sunshine.

About San Francisco

A fog-kissed city perched on a peninsula, where the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and Victorian painted ladies share the skyline. San Francisco delivers world-class sourdough, tech-culture energy, and coastal hikes that make you forget you are in a city.

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May Climate

63°HIGH
52°LOW
12.2hSUN/DAY
2dRAIN
77%HUMIDITY

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Year-Round Climate

Temperature

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Avg High (°F)
Avg Low (°F)

Sunshine

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Sunshine (hrs/day)

Rainfall

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Rain days/month

Best Time to Visit San Francisco

The best time to visit San Francisco is May–October, with highs around 67°F, minimal rainfall, 13+ hours of daily sunshine. Scored for mild, cultural & nightlife travel. Try different preferences

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What to Pack

Based on May conditions in San Francisco

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Layered clothing — mornings and evenings can be cool

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High SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat — strong sun expected

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Comfortable walking shoes — you'll cover a lot of ground

May in San Francisco

Flight prices unavailable for this route

Nightly hotel rates

Budget

$66–$121

Mid-Range

$176–$308

Luxury

$385–$825

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