La Jolla weather in May (United States of America)

Curious about the May weather in La Jolla? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In La Jolla the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

La Jolla in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.9 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 260 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Jolla, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 La Jolla in May?

For visitors traveling to La Jolla, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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