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San Francisco events in May 2027
59 events in May 2027: 23 activities and classes, 10 nightlife events, 8 markets, 6 exhibitions, 5 concerts, 4 sports events, 1 performance, 1 comedy show and 1 talk, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs. The biggest dates are Bay to Breakers (16 May 2027).
May in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.
MapSan Francisco weather in May
- Average high
- 18°C (64°F)
- Average low
- 11°C (51°F)
- Rain
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- about 4
A light jacket or a sweater covers most days, and evenings cool to about 11°C (51°F).
Averages from the NOAA normals for 1991 to 2020, San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station (rain table). Rainy days have at least 0.25 mm of rain.
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Planning a trip in May
The calendar above lists 59 events in May 2027, and it's updated every week.
More things to do in San Francisco in May
Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover May.
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What is on in San Francisco in May 2027?
There are 59 events listed for May 2027 (23 activities and classes, 10 nightlife events, 8 markets, 6 exhibitions, 5 concerts, 4 sports events, 1 performance, 1 comedy show and 1 talk). The big dates are Bay to Breakers (16 May 2027). 59 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.
What's the weather like in San Francisco in May?
In May San Francisco averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 11°C (51°F), with 18 mm of rain on about 4 days. Those are NOAA averages for 1991 to 2020 at its San Francisco Downtown (USW00023272) station, counting days with at least 0.25 mm of rain.
Are there free events in San Francisco in May 2027?
Yes. 14 of the 59 events listed for May 2027 are free to attend.
Is May a good time to visit San Francisco?
May in San Francisco. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.
How current is this list?
Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.
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