The climate in Santa Clara during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Santa Clara and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 13 mm 0.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 5.4kph 3 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Santa Clara with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santa Clara in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | December | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 169mm 6.7ins |