Late spring · Weather & things to do
Healdsburg in May
Healdsburg warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 61°F in April, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.2 in (30 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 66°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
About 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 35%.
Plan around May
May is one of Healdsburg's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – October.
- Comfort improves from 87/100 in April to 98/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Oct window our California Wine Country route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Healdsburg in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Costeaux French Bakery
Bakery and café near the plaza, open since 1923.
Why now May scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
SingleThread
Three-Michelin-star farm restaurant serving a Japanese-inspired tasting menu.
Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs
Straw-bale tasting room known for old-vine Zinfandel blends.
Jordan Winery
Chateau estate in Alexander Valley with Cabernet tastings paired with food.
Healdsburg Plaza
Shaded town square lined with tasting rooms, bakeries and boutiques.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 1.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Sonoma in May~31 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Napa in May~33 mi · highs 73°F, 0.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- San Francisco in May~63 mi · highs 66°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in May~74 mi · highs 80°F, 0.9 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Healdsburg in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Healdsburg?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Oct window our California Wine Country route recommends.
How hot is Healdsburg in May?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Healdsburg in May?
Not much: about 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.7 in (931 mm).
What should I pack for Healdsburg in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Healdsburg
Routes in season in May
- California Wine Country Apr – Oct
Planning Healdsburg in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.