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National City Weather in May

In National City, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to 14°C (57°F). Minimal rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in National City in May

You can expect rain on around 2 days based on historical patterns, with 8.9 mm (0.4 in) average for the month. The odd shower may pass through, but it usually doesn't amount to much. A largely dry month overall.

Temperature in National City in May

Weather in National City is at its excellent in May. Highs reach 22°C (72°F), while nights settle around 14°C (57°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. 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 National City in May

There are approximately 260 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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National City Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.9 mm (0.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: San Diego, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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 (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 National City in May

For National City in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in National City 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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