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Old Sacramento Waterfront in May
Old Sacramento Waterfront warms up: highs climb to 80°F (27°C), from 71°F in April, with lows of 52°F (11°C) and about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (23 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 80°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 30%.
Plan around May
May is one of Old Sacramento Waterfront's best months on the climate data.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 0.9 in (23 mm) after 2.0 in (50 mm) in April.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 77/100.
- Comfort improves from 95/100 in April to 100/100.
- Our Sacramento New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 80°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 52°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Old Sacramento Waterfront in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
California State Railroad Museum
Restored locomotives and rail cars in a big hall at the north end of Old Sac, including a sleeper car you can walk through.
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Blocks of Gold Rush-era brick buildings, wooden boardwalks and shops along the river, strung with lights for the holidays.
Why now May scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
River Walk Park
A riverside path in West Sacramento with a straight-on view of Tower Bridge and the Old Sacramento waterfront.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Countdown on the Cobblestones
Old Sacramento's free New Year's Eve party, with bands and DJs on K and Front streets and a 9 p.m. fireworks and light show.
Nearby in May
- Napa in May~42 mi · highs 73°F, 0.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Sonoma in May~55 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Healdsburg in May~74 mi · highs 66°F, 1.2 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- San Francisco in May~75 mi · highs 66°F, 0.7 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Capitol Park & Midtown.
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.
Old Sacramento Waterfront in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Old Sacramento Waterfront?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain.
How hot is Old Sacramento Waterfront in May?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Old Sacramento Waterfront in May?
Not much: about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 22.3 in (567 mm).
What should I pack for Old Sacramento Waterfront in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 80°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 52°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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