May could be a good time to visit Santa Clara, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +86°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in May. However, expect about 22 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Clara has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Santa Clara in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Clara for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.
Is Santa Clara warm or cold in May?
Santa Clara is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Santa Clara:
Climate in Santa Clara in May
Santa Clara weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+88°F
Min. temperature
+52°F
+55°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+100°F
+95°F
Rainfall
43 mm
126 mm
151 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
77%
80%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
3
1
Cloudy days
8
4
2
Rainy days
14
22
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 126 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 3 in May.
Wind speed in Santa Clara 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 Clara is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santa Clara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 145 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Santa Clara, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Santa Clara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Santa Clara?
This is the weather in Santa Clara in May 2024:
1 May
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+84°F
2 May
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+89°F
3 May
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+91°F
4 May
☁️
+91°F
5 May
🌧️
+90°F
6 May
🌧️
+88°F
7 May
☀️
+88°F
8 May
☁️
+87°F
9 May
☀️
+90°F
10 May
☀️
+90°F
11 May
☁️
+90°F
12 May
☁️
+86°F
13 May
☁️
+85°F
14 May
☁️
+87°F
15 May
☁️
+87°F
16 May
☀️
+87°F
17 May
☁️
+86°F
18 May
☀️
+88°F
19 May
☀️
+88°F
20 May
☀️
+88°F
21 May
☁️
+87°F
22 May
☀️
+86°F
23 May
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+89°F
24 May
☀️
+86°F
25 May
☁️
+88°F
26 May
☀️
+86°F
27 May
☁️
+87°F
28 May
☁️
+89°F
29 May
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+89°F
30 May
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+87°F
31 May
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+82°F
In May 2024 Santa Clara had 11 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 Clara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Clara in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1348 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Clara in May:
Is May a good time to visit Santa Clara?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Clara, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santa Clara in May?
May is warm in Santa Clara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Clara rainy in May?
Santa Clara is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santa Clara in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Clara 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 Clara, 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.
