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Weather · May
Carlsbad weather in May
Average highs of 68°F, lows of 57°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Carlsbad’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 57°F. That is 1° warmer than April, and 2° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 68°F
- Average low
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 0.30 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:49 AM · 7:41 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
May is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Carlsbad in May?
Average highs are 68°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Carlsbad?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Carlsbad Palomar Ap station (1.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.