Golden Gate Bridge in May: will you see it?
Short answer: In May, 54% of mornings and 78% of afternoons at Battery Spencer were free of low cloud and fog over 2016-2025, and 27% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 5 of 12 month for seeing Golden Gate Bridge; November is best (84%).
78% chance of a clear afternoon
Sunrise 06:02 · sunset 20:15 (mid-May)
Summer fog ("Karl") rolls in through the Golden Gate on many afternoons from June to August; September and October are usually the clearest.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 70% | 25% |
| February | 63% | 81% | 16% |
| March | 56% | 75% | 18% |
| April | 63% | 80% | 19% |
| May | 54% | 78% | 27% |
| June | 57% | 77% | 24% |
| July | 35% | 60% | 43% |
| August | 30% | 62% | 42% |
| September | 51% | 76% | 29% |
| October | 61% | 80% | 23% |
| November | 62% | 84% | 21% |
| December | 51% | 71% | 25% |
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Questions
Can you see Golden Gate Bridge in May?
In May, 54% of mornings and 78% of afternoons at Battery Spencer were free of low cloud and fog over 2016-2025, and 27% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 5 of 12 month for seeing Golden Gate Bridge; November is best (84%).
What time is sunrise at Golden Gate Bridge in May?
Around mid-May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:15 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.