Imperial Beach Pier at sunset, photographed in 2017.

Weather · May

Imperial Beach weather in May

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 57°F and 0.10 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Imperial Beach’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 57°F. That is 2° warmer than April, and 2° below the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
57°F
Precipitation
0.10 in
Sunrise · sunset
5:50 AM · 7:39 PM

May across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 65°48°Feb
  3. 66°51°Mar
  4. 67°53°Apr
  5. 68°57°May
  6. 70°60°Jun
  7. 73°64°Jul
  8. 75°65°Aug
  9. 75°62°Sep
  10. 73°56°Oct
  11. 70°50°Nov
  12. 66°46°Dec

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

Around Imperial Beach

Imperial Beach photograph by Roman Eugeniusz
Imperial Beach, CA, USA (6)Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Imperial Beach photograph by Roman Eugeniusz
Imperial Beach, CA, USA (38)Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0
Imperial Beach photograph by Roman Eugeniusz
Imperial Beach, CA, USA (45)Roman Eugeniusz · CC BY-SA 3.0

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April67°F53°F0.60 in
May68°F57°F0.10 in
June70°F60°F0.10 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Imperial Beach and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Imperial Beach in May?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Imperial Beach in May?

May averages 0.10 in of precipitation. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Imperial Beach in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:50 AM and sets about 7:39 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Imperial Beach?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Imperial Beach Ream Fld Nas station (1.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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