The weather in May in Carlsbad

It's pleasantly warm in May in Carlsbad with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Carlsbad. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Carlsbad, California. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2014, Carlsbad reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Carlsbad is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 11 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Carlsbad

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Carlsbad. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Carlsbad New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 11 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 3 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Carlsbad with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Carlsbad is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Carlsbad, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Carlsbad

Temperature in May in Carlsbad over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Carlsbad, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Carlsbad

Total precipitation in May in Carlsbad over the years

Daily UV index in May in Carlsbad

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Carlsbad, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Carlsbad by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Carlsbad. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.