Planning a trip to San Diego in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 10 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
26 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Diego has good weather in May.
Average temperature in San Diego in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Diego for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +52°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +68°F.
Is San Diego warm or cold in May?
San Diego is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +59°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in San Diego:
Climate in San Diego in May
San Diego weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+68°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+50°F
+54°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+97°F
+93°F
Rainfall
27 mm
10 mm
3 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
72%
74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
4
3
Cloudy days
21
26
27
Rainy days
2
1
0
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +68°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 27 mm to 10 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 72%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 4 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in San Diego in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in San Diego is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in San Diego based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.San Diego is amazing in May with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
San Diego wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 17% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in San Diego?
This is the weather in San Diego in May 2023:
1 May
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+67°F
2 May
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+66°F
3 May
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+65°F
4 May
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+68°F
5 May
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+70°F
6 May
🌫️
+69°F
7 May
☁️
+67°F
8 May
☁️
+65°F
9 May
☁️
+65°F
10 May
☁️
+65°F
11 May
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+65°F
12 May
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+72°F
13 May
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+75°F
14 May
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+81°F
15 May
🌫️
+80°F
16 May
☁️
+67°F
17 May
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+66°F
18 May
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+66°F
19 May
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+65°F
20 May
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+65°F
21 May
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+66°F
22 May
☁️
+67°F
23 May
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+66°F
24 May
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+66°F
25 May
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+67°F
26 May
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+68°F
27 May
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+69°F
28 May
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+66°F
29 May
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+67°F
30 May
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+68°F
31 May
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+69°F
In May 2023 San Diego had 8 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how San Diego climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in San Diego in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1995 (+68°F) and the highest in 2014 (+82°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Diego in May:
Is May a good time to visit San Diego?
May is a really good time to go to San Diego. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit San Diego.
Can you sunbathe in San Diego in May?
May has mild temperatures in San Diego. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is San Diego rainy in May?
San Diego is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in San Diego in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Diego in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Diego, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.