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Imperial Beach Weather in May

Imperial Beach in May sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 14°C (57°F). With just 7.9 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall on average, rain is rarely an issue.

Rainfall in Imperial Beach in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 2 days will see rain, totalling around 7.9 mm (0.3 in) for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Imperial Beach in May

Imperial Beach in May has excellent weather. Days reach 21°C (70°F) and nights cool to 14°C (57°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to around 14°C (57°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Imperial Beach in May

The month enjoys around 251 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Imperial Beach.

Imperial Beach Temperature in May

Min Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Max Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
77% *
Sunshine
251 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
58% *
* Data from: Tijuana, Mexico (9 KM, 5 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Imperial Beach in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Imperial Beach in May

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

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