Weather in San Diego, California, United States in May
In an average May, San Diego sees a daily high around 73°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 73°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 63°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 59°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1984-05-29
Lowest
54°F
2017-05-07
Low
Highest
71°F
2004-05-03
Lowest
44°F
1999-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
98°F
1984-05-29
Lowest
38°F
1988-05-01
Humidity
Highest
14.1 g/m³
1997-05-17
Lowest
4.4 g/m³
2014-05-13
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1988-05-29
Lowest
6 mph
1987-05-06
Precip
Wettest
1.76 in
2015
Driest
0.00 in
1984
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