May verdict

Half Moon Bay, California, United States in May

Weather score56Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Half Moon Bay, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

9mm

Sun

11h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

56

Good

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Half Moon Bay, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May19°C average high

May is close to Half Moon Bay's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May9mm average rain

May is one of Half Moon Bay's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May11 hours average sun

May is one of Half Moon Bay's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May12°C average sea

May is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May56 weather score

May scores above Half Moon Bay's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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