Watsonville in May

8.3out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 20°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
3Rainy days (16 mm)
13:58 hDaylight
06:04Sunrise · 20:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

15° 6° J 16° 7° F 17° 8° M 18° 9° A 20° 10° M 22° 12° J 23° 13° J 23° 14° A 24° 13° S 22° 11° O 18° 8° N 15° 6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 15°C6°C106 mm 8– – 6.8
February 16°C7°C107 mm 9– – 6.8
March 17°C8°C77 mm 8– – 7.2
April 18°C9°C34 mm 5– – 7.8
May 20°C10°C16 mm 3– – 8.3
June 22°C12°C2 mm 1– – 8.9
July 23°C13°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
August 23°C14°C1 mm 0– – 9.1
September 24°C13°C1 mm 0– – 9.0
October 22°C11°C21 mm 2– – 8.8
November 18°C8°C46 mm 5– – 7.7
December 15°C6°C96 mm 8– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Watsonville in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Watsonville?

The best months are July, August, September, June.