San Diego weather in May (California, United States of America)
How does the May weather in San Diego compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.
Temperatures
The weather in San Diego during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.
Precipitation
San Diego in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 260 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Diego climate page with graphs.
San Diego, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
15°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
9 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
71%
Sunshine
260 hours
Percentage Sunshine
58%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to San Diego, 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.
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