Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in San Diego with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for San Diego in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in San Diego with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 22°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in San Diego will be around 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 199 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 21% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for San Diego. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
San Diego in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
199 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit San Diego?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in San Diego. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in San Diego runs from June to November.
Temperature records for San Diego in May
With 39°C, San Diego hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in San Diego
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in San Diego, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in San Diego
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for San Diego, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 7 days of rain in San Diego.
Daily UV Index in May in San Diego
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in San Diego, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in San Diego Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in San Diego, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in San Diego Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in San Diego, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for San Diego
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Average Weather in San Diego by Month
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