Carlsbad weather in May (California, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Carlsbad in May? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Carlsbad during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Carlsbad in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.4 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 260 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Carlsbad climate page with graphs.

 

Carlsbad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 9.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 260 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Carlsbad, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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