San Diego in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in San Diego in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
59.3 °F
Average:
63.5 °F
Maximum:
67.8 °F
Sea water temperature in San Diego in May
In the city of San Diego, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 59.3°F on May 15, 2022, with an average temperature being 63.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 67.8°F on May 5, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 62.5°F | 62.1°F | 62.2°F |
| May 2 | 62.6°F | 62.6°F | 61.4°F |
| May 3 | 63.1°F | 63.2°F | 61.6°F |
| May 4 | 63.5°F | 64.0°F | 61.7°F |
| May 5 | 63.8°F | 64.4°F | 61.6°F |
| May 6 | 63.7°F | 64.4°F | 62.1°F |
| May 7 | 63.3°F | 63.7°F | 62.1°F |
| May 8 | 63.2°F | 63.5°F | 62.9°F |
| May 9 | 63.4°F | 63.4°F | 62.8°F |
| May 10 | 63.6°F | 63.9°F | 62.8°F |
| May 11 | 63.7°F | 64.1°F | 62.6°F |
| May 12 | 63.7°F | 64.1°F | 62.0°F |
| May 13 | 63.7°F | 64.1°F | 61.8°F |
| May 14 | 63.7°F | 64.1°F | 61.3°F |
| May 15 | 63.6°F | 65.3°F | 60.4°F |
| May 16 | 63.5°F | 64.9°F | 61.1°F |
| May 17 | 63.5°F | 64.8°F | 61.4°F |
| May 18 | 63.6°F | 64.3°F | 61.3°F |
| May 19 | 63.4°F | 63.3°F | 61.3°F |
| May 20 | 63.4°F | 62.9°F | 61.4°F |
| May 21 | 63.2°F | 61.8°F | 61.9°F |
| May 22 | 63.1°F | 62.0°F | 62.4°F |
| May 23 | 63.2°F | 62.1°F | 62.8°F |
| May 24 | 63.4°F | 61.8°F | 62.6°F |
| May 25 | 63.7°F | 62.6°F | 62.6°F |
| May 26 | 63.9°F | 62.6°F | 63.1°F |
| May 27 | 64.0°F | 62.9°F | 63.6°F |
| May 28 | 64.1°F | 63.1°F | 63.9°F |
| May 29 | 64.1°F | 62.7°F | 63.5°F |
| May 30 | 63.9°F | 62.4°F | 63.3°F |
| May 31 | 64.1°F | 62.5°F | 63.0°F |
In an average year, San Diego offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in San Diego was recorded on August 7, 2018, reaching a 75.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2023, dipping to 55.9°F. The average readings by season are 60.1°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 68.6°F in Summer, and 66.8°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 61.4°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 66.3°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana |
57.8°F
|
17mi |
| Oceanside |
60.0°F
|
35mi |
| Laguna Beach |
58.7°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from San Diego