Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Sacramento with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sacramento in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sacramento with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 27°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sacramento will be around 29°C, with nights close to 14°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 23 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Sacramento. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Sacramento in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
23 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Sacramento?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Sacramento. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Sacramento in May
With 40°C, Sacramento hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Sacramento
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Sacramento, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Sacramento
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Sacramento, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Sacramento.
Daily UV Index in May in Sacramento
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sacramento, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Sacramento Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Sacramento, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Sacramento Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Sacramento, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Sacramento
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Average Weather in Sacramento by Month
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