Weather in San Diego in May
In an average May, San Diego sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 64°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 51°F to 60°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
99°F
2014-05-15
Lowest
56°F
1995-05-06
Low
Highest
68°F
2004-05-03
Lowest
42°F
2003-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
1990-05-05
Lowest
36°F
2003-05-10
Humidity
Highest
15.6 g/m³
2001-05-31
Lowest
2.2 g/m³
2014-05-14
Wind
Highest
16 mph
1988-05-29
Lowest
6 mph
1987-05-15
Gust
Highest
37 mph
2014-05-14
Lowest
16 mph
1987-05-15
Precip
Wettest
3.76 in
1998
Driest
0.02 in
1984
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