Weather in San Diego in May
In an average May, San Diego sees a daily high around 66°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 66°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2026-05-11
Lowest
58°F
1999-05-04
Low
Highest
68°F
2013-05-13
Lowest
51°F
2003-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
93°F
1990-05-05
Lowest
51°F
2003-05-10
Humidity
Highest
15.4 g/m³
1997-05-29
Lowest
6.0 g/m³
2014-05-14
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1988-05-01
Lowest
7 mph
2005-05-22
Gust
Highest
37 mph
1988-05-01
Lowest
13 mph
2005-05-22
Precip
Wettest
1.61 in
1998
Driest
0.01 in
1984
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