Planning a trip to Santa Ana in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 8 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
8 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Ana has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Santa Ana in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Ana for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +75°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +64°F.
Is Santa Ana warm or cold in May?
Santa Ana is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Santa Ana:
Climate in Santa Ana in May
Santa Ana weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+50°F
+52°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+104°F
+99°F
Rainfall
23 mm
8 mm
2 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
71%
72%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
8
Cloudy days
15
21
21
Rainy days
6
4
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +70°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 23 mm to 8 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 71%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in April to 7 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Santa Ana in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Ana is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santa Ana based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Ana wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 36% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Santa Ana?
This is the weather in Santa Ana in May 2024:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+66°F
3 May
☁️
+66°F
4 May
🌧️
+66°F
5 May
🌧️
+67°F
6 May
☀️
+69°F
7 May
☁️
+70°F
8 May
☀️
+71°F
9 May
☁️
+71°F
10 May
☁️
+69°F
11 May
☁️
+71°F
12 May
☀️
+73°F
13 May
☁️
+74°F
14 May
☁️
+76°F
15 May
☁️
+73°F
16 May
☁️
+76°F
17 May
☀️
+73°F
18 May
☁️
+72°F
19 May
☁️
+70°F
20 May
☁️
+73°F
21 May
☁️
+74°F
22 May
☁️
+71°F
23 May
☁️
+68°F
24 May
☁️
+64°F
25 May
☁️
+66°F
26 May
☁️
+68°F
27 May
☁️
+70°F
28 May
☁️
+67°F
29 May
☁️
+68°F
30 May
☁️
+68°F
31 May
☁️
+65°F
In May 2024 Santa Ana had 4 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santa Ana climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Ana in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2001 (+68°F) and the highest in 2022 (+77°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 150 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 898 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Ana in May:
Is May a good time to visit Santa Ana?
May is a really good time to go to Santa Ana. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Ana.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Ana in May?
May has mild temperatures in Santa Ana. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santa Ana rainy in May?
Santa Ana is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Santa Ana in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Ana in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Ana, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
