San Diego weather in May (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to San Diego in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In San Diego the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

San Diego in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

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

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 San Diego in May?

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 in May.

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

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