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Umbrella for San Francisco in May

Verdict

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About 4 rainy days — bring a compact umbrella if you have room.

Why

San Francisco in May averages highs of 65°F, lows of 52°F, 4 rainy days.

That climate makes an umbrella a judgment call. About 4 rainy days — bring a compact umbrella if you have room.

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