Weather · May
San Diego weather in May
Average highs of 72°F, lows of 57°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is San Diego’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 57°F. That is 1° warmer than April, and 1° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 72°F
- Average low
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 0.30 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:49 AM · 7:40 PM
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What May weather is good for
May compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit San Diego and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in San Diego in May?
Average highs are 72°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in San Diego in May?
May averages 0.30 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in San Diego in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:40 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit San Diego?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, San Diego Montgomery Fld station (1.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.